Decision details

To fund the improved surfacing and lighting on this route from the Joint- funded Cycleways budget following formal adoption of the path. 

Matter for Decision:  

The project is to improve the surfacing and lighting of Downham’s Lane to adoptable standards. The route was seen as an important cycle/pedestrian link between Milton Road, Campkin Road and the Manor School. The link would become a public right through the completion of a public path creation agreement between Cambridgeshire County Council and the three current landowners.

Decision of Executive Councillor for Planning and Climate Change:

Financial recommendations –

              i.      Approve the commencement of this scheme, which was already included in the Council’s Capital & Revenue Project Plan.

            ii.      The total cost of the project is £80,000 funded from the Capital Joint Cycleways Programme (PR007).

          iii.      Implementation is subject to the adoption of the route as public highway by Cambridgeshire County Council.

         iv.      There are no ongoing revenue implications arising from the project due to its proposed adoption by Cambridgeshire County Council as Highway Authority.

Procurement recommendations:

          v.      This scheme will be procured direct from the County Councillor’s compliantly procured contractor.  If the project estimate exceeds the estimated contract value by more than 15%, the permission of the Executive Councillor and the Director of Resources will be sought before proceeding.

Reason for the Decision:

As set out in the Officer’s report.

Any Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:

Not applicable.

Scrutiny Considerations:

The committee resolved by 7 votes to 0 to endorse the recommendation as amended.

The Executive Councillor approved the recommendations.

Conflicts of interest declared by the Executive Councillor (and any dispensations granted)

Not applicable.