Issue - meetings

To receive a presentation from the Highways, Traffic and Passenger Transport Service (Place Directorate) covering the work undertaken by the service.

Cllr Manda Rigby, Cabinet Member for Highways, introduced Chris Major, Director of Place Management.  He then gave a presentation regarding the work of the Highways, Traffic and Passenger Transport Service.

The presentation covered the following issues:

·  The different services provided – Highways Maintenance and Drainage, Design and Projects, Traffic Management and Network, Parking Services and Passenger Transport.

·  Links to the Corporate Plan and Council Vision.

·  Working with Councillors to deliver priorities.

·  How the Service listens to residents, including the National Highways and Transport Satisfaction Survey.

·  Increasing investment in Highways, Transport, Planning and Economic Development.

·  Delivery of major projects such as the Cleveland Bridge repairs and monitoring.

·  Improving Road Safety.

·  The award-winning contract – Clutton Depot Redevelopment.

·  Ongoing challenges, including the declining condition of national roads and harsh weather events.

·  The effects of climate change.

·  Looking ahead to future priorities including increasing investment in highway and footway maintenance.

A copy of the presentation slides is attached as an appendix to these minutes.

Cllr Manda Rigby thanked Chris Major and his team for their hard work in providing this excellent service.