Agenda item

[Electoral Divisions: All Carlisle]

To consider a report by the Executive Director – Economy and Infrastructure (copy enclosed).

This report provides details of the meeting of the Highways and Transport Working Group held on 8 February 2023 and presents recommendations for the Local Committee to consider.  

Members considered a report from the Executive Director – Economy and Infrastructure which gave details of the meeting of the Highways and Transport Working Group (HTWG) held on 8 February 2023 and presented recommendations to the Local Committee for approval.

(1)       Minutes

With reference to minute 33 – Flood and Development Management Update the local Member for Botcherby raised his concerns regarding the lack of communication from the Lead Officer – Flood and Development Management.  The Chair agreed to investigate this matter with the Manager of Flood and Development Management and report back direct.

RESOLVED,   that the minutes be noted.

(2)       2022/23 Flood and Development Management Update

RESOLVED,   that the report be noted.

(3)       Live Labs – Cumbria’s Plastic Roads

The local Member for Corby and Hayton, whilst welcoming the innovative use of plastics, highlighted the widespread concerns regarding microplastics entering the ocean.  It was agreed that the Local Area Highways Network Manager would pass on the concerns to the relevant officer.

RESOLVED,   that the update be noted.

(4)       Pedestrian Crossing on Kingstown Road, Carlisle

RESOLVED,   that the update be noted.

(5)       2022/23 Highways Budget/Programme Progress Report

RESOLVED,   that the following be noted:-

                          (a)     the various Highways Revenue budget allocations and headings (detailed in Appendix 1 of the report to the HTWG);

                          (b)     the various Highways Capital budget allocations and headings (shown in Appendix 2 of the report to the HTWG);

                          (c)     the Highways Devolved Capital Programme information (set out in Appendix 3 of the report to the HTWG);

                          (d)     there are no comments in the appendices to bring to the attention of local members.