To receive a presentation by the contractor, Colas.

Further to minute 26 (18/11/09) the Director of Technical Services referred to his previous report outlining the next phase of the Gateway review process in terms of benefits realisation and partnership working to assess the various issues  affecting the development of the contract. 

Mr Cameron Neil, Regional Manager for Colas, gave a presentation outlining:  the Colas group structure; its vision to provide quality services in a streetscene partnership with the Council; management and governance arrangements; successes to date: and future investment plans covering its fleet, people, and new depot at the North Cheshire Trading Estate.

Mr Neil responded to questions from members including:

-  the removal of redundant highway line markings

-  quality assurance and inspection of finished works

-  the interface between Colas and the Council

-  the computerised referrals and inspection process

Resolved – That Mr Neil be thanked for his presentation.