The report of the Director of Neighbourhood Services sought approval for the proposed programme of surfacing work and footway works so that supplier engagement and detailed design could commence, enabling the works to be completed in 2021/22. 

Simon Fox, the Assistant Director for Highways and Infrastructure, informed Members that this was an annual report to set out how it was proposed to use Wirral Council’s share of funding money from the Liverpool City Region. The latest funding amount was expected to be lower by £30 million but more funding may be received throughout the year.

Resolved - That

(1)   the programme of works for Carriageway Improvements – Classified Roads 2021-22 as set out in Appendix 1 of this report be approved;

(2)   the programme of works for Carriageway Improvements – Unclassified Roads 2021-22 as set out in Appendix 2 of this report be approved;

(3)   the programme of works for Footway Improvements 2021-22 as set out in Appendix 3 of this report be approved, and

(4)   the Director of Neighbourhood Services, in consultation with the Chair and Party Spokespersons of the Environment, Climate Emergency and Transport Committee, be authorised to amend the delivery of the programmes having regard for available resources and risk-based prioritisation of locations selected for treatment.