Issue - meetings

As detailed in the recommendations.

Councillor Thomas introduced the Winter Maintenance Policy report which updated the current Winter Maintenance Policy.  It also confirmed the legislative requirements of providing such a service, the budget allocation and actual expenditure incurred by the Council in complying with the existing policy and delivering the service over the past four financial years.

            The Chief Officer (Streetscene and Transportation) added that it was good practice to regularly review the Policy and the report outlined the changes contained in the most recent version of the Winter Maintenance Policy.  In addition, the report outlined the County’s response to other adverse weather events such as flooding and high winds and approval was sought of the regional Sand Bag Distribution Policy which would be activated during periods of heavy rainfall or other flooding events.

            Councillor Roberts welcomed the criteria for traffic restrictions for the A548 Flintshire Bridge and asked what signage would be used.  The Chief Officer (Streetscene and Transportation) explained that a review of all signage in Flintshire was being undertaken and a report would be submitted to Cabinet Members in due course.

            Councillor Shotton was pleased to note the details on the new gritting fleet for 2017/18 which were fitted with Schmidt Autologic software.  This aided drivers in operations whilst ensuring exactly the right amount of salt was spread on the network.  He also welcomed the new Sand Bag Distribution Policy. 

RESOLVED:

(a)       That the revised Winter Maintenance Policy (2017-19) and the procedures contained therein for delivering the winter maintenance service be approved; and

(b)       That the details of the County’s response to other adverse weather events and the new Sand Bag Distribution Policy be approved.