We consistently work towards improving the highway network and the way we deliver our service, despite ongoing funding reductions.
Our approach to the financial challenge includes:
- robust strategies for management of highway assets
- the ability to successfully apply for government funding, such as the Pothole Action Fund, to deliver improvements
- working with other authorities and partner organisations to design good highway maintenance solutions
- developing a flexible workforce
- working with communities and partners to identify and deliver local priorities for improvement schemes
- developing and implementing Town Traffic Management Plans in consultation with communities
- delivering the requirements of legislation affecting public rights of way
- using modern technology to reduce costs
- training volunteers to assist us with the delivery of improvements to our Highway network
We are currently working towards:
- Introducing LED street lighting on all main roads, which will reduce carbon emissions and save on running costs
- Using alternative materials and methods of maintenance
- Improving our website content to enable people to easily find and understand information provided about our service, policies and priorities
- Replacing cumbersome paper-based application processes for various licences with web-based alternatives.
- Developing a new approach to the amendment of waiting restrictions with County Councillors
- Introducing new ICT solutions
- Implementing the provisions within the Deregulation Act which affect Public Rights of Way
- Applying for Heritage Lottery Funding for Stover Country Park