Decision - Highway Winter Maintenance Report

Brighton and Hove Environment, Transport & Sustainability Committee Decided 20 Sep 2022 approved GET /api/coverage

Decision maker

Environment, Transport & Sustainability Committee

Report author

Andrew Westwood

Published

26 Sep 2022

Reference

6708

As published

the council's own words, unedited

This report sets out the councils approach and policy for dealing with snow and ice in the city

1) That Committee agrees to adopt the Highway Winter Service Policy as detailed in Appendix 1 of this report.

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The report sought approval for Brighton & Hove City Council to adopt a new Highway Winter Service Policy covering snow and ice treatment on public roads, footways and cycleways. The policy sets out treatment priorities, operational standards and arrangements for meeting the council’s statutory duties under the Highways Act 1980.

Recommendation

That Committee agrees to adopt the Highway Winter Service Policy as detailed in Appendix 1 of the report.

Financial impact

The 2022-23 winter maintenance budget is £333,000.

Ward affected

city-wide

Decision maker

Environment, Transport & Sustainability Committee

Date in document

20 Sep 2022

Stakeholders named

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Highway usersPedestriansCyclistsMotoristsEmergency servicesSchoolsHospitalsNHS community facilities

Next steps

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The committee is asked to adopt the Highway Winter Service Policy in Appendix 1.
The Highways service will manage the revenue-funded winter maintenance service.
The winter maintenance period will run from 1 November to 31 March, with possible extension during severe cold weather.
A further review of the winter service vehicle fleet is planned for 2026.
A business case will be developed for covered salt storage.

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