To seek approval for Central Bedfordshire Council to move from the current notice scheme for works on the highway to a permit based scheme.

1.      That the introduction of a Central Bedfordshire Permit Scheme (CBPS) be approved.

2.      To authorise the making of the Traffic Management (Central Bedfordshire Council) Permit Scheme Order 2015.

The Executive considered a report from the Executive Member for Community Services that sought approval to change the current notice scheme for works on the highway to a permit-based scheme.  The new permit scheme would require all works’ promoters, including the Council, to apply for a permit before working on the highway.  This would enable the Council to effectively manage the works and impose conditions to better control what happens, when and how it is undertaken.

Reason for decision:  To enable the Council to achieve its vision and priorities, whilst addressing Government criteria around health and congestion.

RESOLVED

1.      that the introduction of a Central Bedfordshire Permit Scheme (CBPS) be approved; and

2.      to authorise the making of the Traffic Management (Central Bedfordshire Council) Permit Scheme Order 2015.