75 Transformation of Highways Services PDF 92 KB
To note the progress made on the transformation of Highway Services
Minutes:
Consideration was given to an update report on the procurement of the new ‘Highway Maintenance Contract’ which was a key work stream within the Total Transport Transformation programme. The report highlighted that Cheshire East’s roads were a corporate priority, their condition had been deteriorating for several years and the Council aimed to transform the delivery of future highway services, including replacement of the current term maintenance contract as appropriate to driving improvement in highway condition perception across Cheshire East.
C Simpson outlined the timetable for the contract, informing Members that:
Members raised concerns regarding staff engagement. However it was highlighted there was a Staff Consultation Group which met monthly and that staff had been invited to the work place of the three shortlisted bidders to visit the work place and meet the current staff.
It was noted that the successful bidder would have to meet an outcome specification that would be monitored through performance management and that communication would form part of this specification.
RESOLVED
That the update be noted