To agree the approach to the project including the type of contract proposed and alliance working. To adopt relevant background papers and to give approval to proceed.

1.      That the TMC+ be approved as a contract model for the Council from 2016-2023.

2.      That a nominal seven year contract term, with a maximum extension period of a further seven years be approved.

3.      That the continuation of an Assets Management approach and the preparation of a new Highways Asset Management Plan be approved.

4.      That the Network Maintenance Management Plan and the Road Safety Strategy Targets be utilised for the purpose of procuring the highways contract (Appendices A and B to the Executive report) be approved.