Purpose

To authorise the spend/investment in the
Public Realm mitigating the Ash Die Back risk in
Herefordshire. This decision follows the
council’s resolution at the full council meeting of the 10
February 2023 to approve the Capital Programme for 2023/24.

Decision

That:
 
a) The Capital
Investment of £315,000.00 in 2023/24 be utilised in
mitigating the Ash Die Back risk in Herefordshire, removing trees
where necessary.
 
 b) Authority be delegated to Service Director
Environment and Highways to expend the funding and take all
operational decisions in delivering recommendation (a) including
authorising the procurement of services and award of any associated
contracts