Decision Maker:

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: January 26, 2026

Purpose:

Content: Salford City Council - Record of Decision   I Councillor Jack Youd, Deputy City Mayor and Lead Member for Finance, Support Services and Regeneration in exercise of the powers contained within the City Council Constitution do hereby approve the proposed programmes of work for the Highway Investment Programme for 2026/2027   The Reasons are to facilitate continuous improvement of the highway infrastructure. Approval is granted for the proposed programmes of work for the Highways Investment Programme for 2026/27, as outlined in the report. The programme will proceed subject to final budget confirmation. Options considered and rejected were: None Assessment of Risk: Low – The targeted allocation of £4.3 million will ensure the City Council meets its statutory obligations under the Highways Act 1980 while facilitating continuous improvement of the highway network. The programme prioritises resurfacing and reconstruction of critical carriageway and footway sections, reducing long-term costs and improving public safety. Source of Funding: The programme is based on a capital funding bid of £4.3 million for 2026/27. This allocation is subject to final approval. Should the confirmed funding differ from the bid amount, the programme will be amended accordingly to align with the approved budget. Legal Advice Obtained: Under section 41 of the Highways Act 1980, the Council, as highway authority, is under a duty to maintain highways at public expense. Section 58 provides a statutory defence where the authority can demonstrate a reasonable regime of inspection and maintenance. The proposed programme strengthens the Council’s position in defending third-party claims and supports compliance with statutory obligations. Works will be delivered in accordance with relevant legislation, including the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 where Traffic Regulation Orders are required. Procurement will comply with SCC Standing Orders, Financial Regulations, and public procurement legislation. Procurement Advice Obtained: Works will be delivered through the SCC Technical and Highways Works Framework, which is in place until February 2026 and expected to be extended to August 2026. This ensures compliance with SCC Standing Orders and the Procurement Act 2023. Alternative frameworks or standalone procurement routes may be considered where appropriate. Procurement Advice obtained: Heather Stanton, Procurement Category Manager Financial Advice Obtained: The programme assumes full approval of the £4.3 million capital bid for 2026/27. If the confirmed allocation differs, the programme will be revised to reflect the approved funding level. Financial Advice obtained: Ian Cowburn, Senior Accountant Equality Impact Assessment: The programme will have a positive impact on all equality groups by improving accessibility and safety for pedestrians, including the elderly and those with mobility impairments. Works will include tactile paving and dropped kerbs at junctions. Climate Change Implications: None identified. HR Advice obtained: N/A ______________________________________________________________   Climate Change Advice obtained: N/A Wards to Which Report Relates: All.   Contact Officer:  Lewis Barnett, Group Engineer Highway Asset Management                               Telephone number: 07584421545   -       This decision is subject to consideration for briefing purposes by the Lead Member for Planning, Transport and Sustainable Development. The Lead Member is supportive of the decision. -       This decision is not subject to approval by another Lead Member. -     The appropriate scrutiny to call-in the decision is the Growth and Prosperity Scrutiny Panel                Signed: Councillor Jack Youd Deputy City Mayor and Lead Member for Finance, Support Services and Regeneration Dated: 26th January 2026     This decision was published on Monday 26th January 2026                                             This decision will come in force at 4.00 p.m. on Monday 2nd February 2026                                                       unless it is called-in in accordance with the Decision Making Process Rules.