Adopt Residential Access Roads as Highway Maintainable at Public Expense - The Old Market
October 23, 2026 Director: Communities (Other) Approved View on council websiteFull council record
Decision
Adopt the following residential access roads as highway maintainable at public expense.
The extent of The Old Market from its connection with the adopted length of School Road, Scunthorpe.
Reasons for the decision
Permit the Council to adopt the roads, footways, verges, swales, and highway drainage under S278/38 of the 1980 Highways Act, as all works have been completed in accordance with the approved construction details.
Alternative options considered
Not agreeing to adopt the residential access road we could be deemed to be in breach of the S278/38 agreement.
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| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 23 Oct 2026 |