Issue - meetings

RESOLVED -

(i)            That the introduction of a Permit Scheme for Road Works and Street Works (to be known as the Gateshead Permit Scheme) by 31 March 2020 be approved, as set out in the scheme document at Appendix 5 to the report.

(ii)          That the Strategic Director, Housing, Environment and Healthy Communities be authorised to make the Order implementing the scheme, subject to such modifications as may be necessary following the statutory consultation.

(iii)         That the Strategic Director, Housing, Environment and Healthy Communities be authorised to make such changes to the scheme document as are necessary to correct any inaccuracies or reflect changes in national legislation.

(iv)         That Council be recommended to set the permit fees at the level shown in Appendix 3 of the report.

(A)           To facilitate better control of the highway network and improve the quality of information available to the travelling public.

(B)           To improve the quality of reinstatements and thereby relieve pressure on the Council’s own highway maintenance budget.

(C)           To bring the management of street works activities in Gateshead into line with the rest of England, in conjunction with other north east councils.