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RESOLVED:
That Cabinet would recommend to
Full Council to provide an increase in the capital programme of
£10 million additional funding/borrowing to deliver
additional Maintenance.
 
REASONS RESOLVED:
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The additional funding will fund a programme that
will slow the decline of our network and in many areas see
improvement.
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The programme has already been confirmed as
deliverable as part of the continuity planning by officers during
this year's budget setting.
·        
There is little mobilising costs and delivery can be
combined with existing work programmes and via the already let,
Highways Maintenance Contract.
·        
The additional funding will allow repair of the
worst affected areas as well as prevent the further decline of our
most vulnerable areas prior to the next winter season.
·        
There is a clear indication from both members and
residents alike that the condition of our roads is a top priority
and that there is mass support for both increased funding and
removing obstacles to repair.
 
ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS:
None