Purpose

The report seeks approval to commence early enabling work associated with the next stage of the A582 Major Road Network programme and approval of the use of the Strategic Partnering Agreement for the associated Lancashire Central off-site highways works.

The report seeks approval to use up to £7m of previously approved local match funding to facilitate the delivery of early enabling works and Delegated Authority approval to use the remaining balance of £6m of additional previously approved £19m local match funding if necessary.

The report also seeks in-principle approval, subject to future Delegated Authority approval, to the use of the Strategic Partnering Agreement to deliver the early enabling works and main contract, and the procurement of Eric Wright Group Limited (specifically Eric Wright Civil Engineering) to progress the delivery of the Lancashire Central related off-site highways works (A582 related works to be delivered by Highways Operations) which form part of the overarching A582 Major Road Network  programme.

This is deemed to be a Key Decision, and the requirements of the council's Cabinet procedure rules (Standing Order C18, Consideration of Key Decisions) have been complied with.

Decision

The Cabinet approved the recommendation(s) as set out in the report.