Decision

It was resolved:

·       To accept the report, noting the observations made during the discussion.

·       That the Committee welcomed the work of trying to meet the maintenance costs of active travel routes.

·       To recommend to the Cabinet Member for Environment that:

Ø  there was a need to look at expenditure for the maintenance of active travel routes and costs of grass cutting/growth on verges to consider whether there were any potential savings.

Ø  questions about the maintenance of active travel routes and a question about local issues should be included in the public consultation.

Ø  risk assessment arrangements should be examined.