Decision details

RESOLVED

KEY DECISION

That the Executive:

i)             Noted and accepted the revised allocation of Integrated Transport Block funding of £1.364m in 2022/23.

ii)            Noted and accepted the receipt of the government grants totalling £9.768m per annum in 2023/24 made up of the following:

·         Highways Maintenance Block needs element - £3.735m

·         Highways Maintenance Block incentive element (subject to confirmation) - £0.934m

·         Potholes Fund - £3.735m

·         Integrated Transport Block Funding - £1.364m

iii)           Approved the distribution of spending of the grants on maintaining and upgrading the highways network as set out in the Northamptonshire Transportation Plan.

Reason for Recommendation – To support delivery of the priorities laid out in the Northamptonshire Transportation Plan by utilisation of the government grant to support and maintain the Council’s Highways infrastructure and transport network. 

Alternative Options Considered: Options would include not spending the money and allowing DfT to recoup it. Alternatively, the Council could choose to spend the money on schemes that are not a priority in line with the Northamptonshire Transportation Plan