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RESOLVED
 
KEY DECISION
 
That the Executive approved the
Highway Asset Management Policy and Strategy.
 
 
Reasons for Recommendations
– The updates to these documents are the first step in
refreshing the wide suite of documents that govern how the Council
manages and maintains its highway network. By adopting these new
documents the Council will:
·       
Establish a clear strategic position that supports
ongoing operational requirements and the Council’s duties
under the Highways Act 1980.
·       
Enact a rebrand of key documents under the
North Northamptonshire Council banner
·       
Set the basis for the cost effective management of
highway assets
·       
Improve its decision making in terms of budget
disaggregation and future investment.
·       
Provide a framework that gives clarity to service
users as to what its priorities and service standards
are.

 
Alternative Options Considered
–  The alternative option is not
to adopt the revised Policy and Strategy.  The Council would continue to deliver its highway
services through its contract with Kier and the overarching
guidance governing these activities would continue to be the 2019
Northamptonshire County Council documents. However, the previous
guidance does not reflect the specific needs of North Northamptonshire, nor does it present a
credible approach to the way the Council makes decisions on how it
prioritises the funds available for highway maintenance across its
highway network. For these reasons, this option is not
recommended.