The Portfolio Holder for Highways and Transport presented a report from the Director of Commissioning proposing an update to the previously approved Highway Inspection Manual for Shropshire Council.

            RESOLVED:

i)             That the content of the report and the Highway Safety Inspection Manual be approved for adoption.

ii)            That the ongoing transition of Highways to an asset management approach, in line with the Department for Transport guidance be noted.

iii)           That it be noted that Shropshire Highways was assessed as a Level 2 Highways Authority by the Department for Transport, and aspects of its assessment were nationally recognised at a national seminar on highways improvements.

iv)           That Highways intent to become a Level 3 Highways Authority by 2018 be noted.