Lead Member – Councillor S Davenport – Portfolio Holder for Transport and Highways

Report of the Highways, Transport and Environment Manager

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1.         That the implementation of a risk based approach for highways inspections, as detailed in the revised Highway Safety Inspection Manual, as described in Appendix A be approved.

2.         That the revised Asset Management Policy and Strategy for Shropshire Council as described in Appendix B be approved.

The Portfolio Holder for Transport and Highways presented a report from the Highways, Transport and Environment Manager relating to the adoption of a Risk Based Approach for Highways Maintenance.

          In response to questions from Members, the Highways, Transport and Environment Manager explained that

          RESOLVED:

1.           That the implementation of a risk based approach for highways inspections, as detailed in the revised Highway Safety Inspection Manual, as described in Appendix A be approved.

2.           That the revised Asset Management Policy and Strategy for Shropshire Council as described in Appendix B be approved.