Issue - meetings

BCP Council by 1 April 2020 must operate a Street Works Permit system in lieu of its existing noticing system. 

This report explains the difference between the systems and seeks approval to consult all statutory consultees on proposed Permit Conditions for a new BCP Council Street Works Permit Scheme.

The (LEADER) Portfolio Holder for Transport and Infrastructure presented a report, a copy of which had been circulated to each Member and a copy of which appears as Appendix 'K' to these Minutes in the Minute Book.

Cabinet were advised that the Department for Transport require that all Local Authorities introduce a Street Works Permit Scheme before April 2020, and that the approved conditions for such a scheme require consultation with statutory consultees. In respect of this Cabinet were requested to consider approval to consult all statutory consultees on proposed Permit Conditions for a new BCP Council Street Works Permit Scheme.

RESOLVED that consultation with all statutory consultees on a proposed BCP Street Works Permit Scheme be approved.

Voting: Unanimous

Portfolio Holder: Transport and Infrastructure

The (LEADER) Portfolio Holder for Transport and Infrastructure presented a report, a copy of which had been circulated to each Member and a copy of which appears as Appendix 'K' to these Minutes in the Minute Book.

Cabinet were advised that the Department for Transport require that all Local Authorities introduce a Street Works Permit Scheme before April 2020, and that the approved conditions for such a scheme require consultation with statutory consultees. In respect of this Cabinet were requested to consider approval to consult all statutory consultees on proposed Permit Conditions for a new BCP Council Street Works Permit Scheme.

RESOLVED that consultation with all statutory consultees on a proposed BCP Street Works Permit Scheme be approved.

Voting: Unanimous

Portfolio Holder: Transport and Infrastructure