Issue - meetings

To receive a report recommending an addition to the Capital Programme and authorising the procurement of necessary contracts and associated agreements, as required.

Cabinet Portfolio Holder – Councillor Peter Butlin

Councillor Peter Butlin introduced the report which outlined the highway improvement scheme at the A452, Europa Way, Gallows Hill, Harbury Lane and Heathcote Lane roundabout, following development at Asps Farm, Warwick.

The report recommended the addition of the scheme into the Capital programme following the permission of a substantial housing development, totally 900 houses and a primary school.  The work would cover an upgrade to the roundabout providing better access for pedestrians and cyclists.

The scheme would be fully funded by developer contributions and any unforeseen costs would be met by the developers.

Councillor Butlin referred to the scheduling of works which had been very intricate and well managed by all parties involved.  He also signposted Members to a plan of the five spoke roundabout and site location.

Having received no questions or comments, Councillor Butlin outlined the recommendations as detailed on page 69 of the agenda.

Resolved

That Cabinet

1)    Recommends to Council the addition of £3.7million to the Capital Programme in relation to the section 278 highway improvement scheme at the A452, Europa Way, Gallows Hill/Harbury Lane/Heathcote Lane Roundabout (The Asps 1D), which will be fully funded by developer contributions; and

2)    Authorises subject to Council’s agreement to the required addition to the Capital Programme, the Executive Director for Communities to procure and enter into any necessary construction contracts and associated agreements required to implement the scheme on terms and conditions acceptable to the Executive Director for Resources and subject to the requirements of the section 278 agreements with the developers.