Decision details

A copy of the committee's work programme for 2023/24 which contained an update on progress with responses to the committee's recommendations on road closures was presented.

The Chair reported that a request had been received from the Community, Cultural, and Corporate Services Scrutiny Committee, to consider reviewing the Traffic [Transport] Asset Management Plan (TAMP), taking into consideration if it is working effectively and to what extent the data is demonstrating the need to address highway issues. In considering the request the Chair felt this matter should be added to the committee's work programme. It was felt that the current system for resurfacing was entirely automated and suggested that there should be more councillor involvement in the process. There was a consensus from the committee that the matter be added to the current work programme.

The Chair informed members that since the last committee meeting, an informal virtual meeting had taken place with representatives from the National Grid with a view to attending a future meeting of the committee to present on the work they were undertaking to enable net zero infrastructure in Lancashire. Discussions were underway to finalise arrangements and agree a date.

Resolved: That:

(i)  The Environment, Economic Growth and Transport Scrutiny Committee work programme for 2023/24 be noted.

(ii)  The formal response from the Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport to the committee's recommendations on road closures be noted.

(iii)A request to add a new topic to the Environment, Economic Growth and Transport Scrutiny Committee's work programme for 2023/24 on reviewing the Transport Asset Management Plan (TAMP) be made to the Scrutiny Management Board at its next scheduled meeting on 16 January 2024.