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ITEM NO.
REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
To the: ENVIRONMENTAL SCRUTINY SUB-GROUP
On:
TUESDAY, 6TH APRIL 2004
TITLE: BEST VALUE REVIEW OF HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE
IMPLEMENTATION PROGRESS REPORT
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That Members note the progress being made in implementing the Best Value Review
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The reviews of Highway Maintenance was completed with other streetcare services
in April 2002 .The Audit Commissions Best Value Inspection was conducted in June
of 2002 .
The assessment of the two Inspectors who carried out the review was that the
Council provides a fair one-star service that has promising prospects for
improvement.
BACKGROUND DOCUMENTS:
Highways/Streetcare Final Report
Highway/ Streetcare Service Improvement Plan
Audit Commission Inspection Report of Highway/ Streetcare Services
ASSESSMENT OF RISK:
Low
THE SOURCE OF FUNDING IS:
Not Applicable
LEGAL ADVICE OBTAINED:
Not Applicable
FINANCIAL ADVICE OBTAINED:
Not Applicable
CONTACT OFFICER:
Paul Mallinder 793-3606,
WARD(S) TO WHICH REPORT RELATES:
ALL WARDS
KEY COUNCIL POLICIES:
Best Value;
DETAILS: