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Salford City Council - Record of Decision
 
I Councillor Jack Youd, Deputy City Mayor
and Lead Member for Finance, Support Services and Regeneration in
exercise of the powers contained within the City Council
Constitution do hereby approve
the proposed programmes of work for the Highway Investment
Programme for 2026/2027
 
The Reasons are to facilitate continuous improvement of the highway
infrastructure. Approval is granted for the proposed programmes of
work for the Highways Investment Programme for 2026/27, as outlined
in the report. The programme will proceed subject to final budget
confirmation.
Options considered and rejected were: None

Assessment of Risk:
Low – The targeted allocation of £4.3 million will
ensure the City Council meets its statutory obligations under the
Highways Act 1980 while facilitating continuous improvement of the
highway network. The programme prioritises resurfacing and
reconstruction of critical carriageway and footway sections,
reducing long-term costs and improving public safety.

Source of Funding:
The programme is based on a capital funding bid of £4.3
million for 2026/27. This allocation is subject to final approval.
Should the confirmed funding differ from the bid amount, the
programme will be amended accordingly to align with the approved
budget.

Legal Advice Obtained:
Under section 41 of the Highways Act 1980, the Council, as highway
authority, is under a duty to maintain highways at public expense.
Section 58 provides a statutory defence where the authority can
demonstrate a reasonable regime of inspection and maintenance. The
proposed programme strengthens the Council’s position in
defending third-party claims and supports compliance with statutory
obligations. Works will be delivered in accordance with relevant
legislation, including the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 where
Traffic Regulation Orders are required. Procurement will comply
with SCC Standing Orders, Financial Regulations, and public
procurement legislation.

Procurement Advice Obtained:
Works will be delivered through the SCC Technical and Highways
Works Framework, which is in place until February 2026 and expected
to be extended to August 2026. This ensures compliance with SCC
Standing Orders and the Procurement Act 2023. Alternative
frameworks or standalone procurement routes may be considered where
appropriate.
Procurement Advice obtained: Heather Stanton,
Procurement Category Manager

Financial Advice Obtained:
The programme assumes full approval of the £4.3 million
capital bid for 2026/27. If the confirmed allocation differs, the
programme will be revised to reflect the approved funding
level.
Financial Advice obtained: Ian Cowburn, Senior
Accountant

Equality Impact Assessment:
The programme will have a positive impact on all equality groups by
improving accessibility and safety for pedestrians, including the
elderly and those with mobility impairments. Works will include
tactile paving and dropped kerbs at junctions.

Climate Change Implications:
None identified.

HR Advice obtained: N/A

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Climate Change Advice obtained: N/A
Wards to Which Report Relates: All.
 
Contact
Officer:  Lewis Barnett, Group Engineer Highway Asset
Management                              
Telephone number: 07584421545
 
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This decision is subject to consideration for briefing purposes by
the Lead Member for Planning, Transport and Sustainable
Development. The Lead Member is supportive of the decision.
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This decision is not subject to approval by another Lead
Member.
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The appropriate scrutiny to call-in the decision is the Growth
and
Prosperity Scrutiny
Panel             
 
Signed: Councillor Jack Youd
Deputy City Mayor and Lead Member for Finance,
Support Services and Regeneration
Dated: 26th January 2026  
 
This decision was published on Monday 26th January 2026                                            
This decision will come in force at 4.00 p.m. on Monday
2nd February 2026                       
                              
unless it is called-in in
accordance with the Decision Making Process Rules.