Reduce the Bond Amount Securing the Agreement Under S278 of the Highways Act 1980
September 2, 2026 Director: Communities (Other) Approved View on council websiteFull council record
Decision
The bond amount securing the agreement under Section 278 of the Highways Act 1980 to be reduced from £89,194.00 to £8,919.40 with effect from 03 August 2026 on ER/Bottesford/68/01 Development off Scotter Road, Bottesford.
Reasons for the decision
The S278 Agreement supports development and permits the Council to adopt the roads, footways, verges, swales, and highway drainage once the development has been completed to the council’s requirements.
Following a site inspection, the works are complete, and the site can be placed on a 12 month maintenance period, with the bond being reduced to 10% of the original bond amount.
Alternative options considered
N/A.
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| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 2 Sep 2026 |