Decision details

The East Sussex Lane Rental Scheme contains a surplus revenue policy which states that the East Sussex Lane Rental Scheme Board will determine the use of any surplus revenue. After bids have been reviewed by the Board, approval is required. As this relates to an executive function, the Leader will consider the addition of a new delegation to the Officer Scheme of Delegations to authorise the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport to approve any Scheme Lane Rental surplus bids under £500,000.

7.1       The Leader and Lead Member considered a report by the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport.

DECISIONS

7.2       The Leader and Lead Member RESOLVED to:

1) Note the current progress of the implementation of the East Sussex Lane Rental Scheme;

2) Note how the surplus Lane Rental funds will be allocated;

3) Agree the delegation to the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport to approve projects with a value of up to £500,000 be included in the Council’s Scheme of Delegation to Officers; and

4) Recommend to the County Council that the Constitution is updated accordingly.

REASONS

7.3       Work to implement and progress the Lane Rental Scheme has been successful and is operating as envisaged.

7.4       Since the Cabinet agreed that a Lane Rental scheme be developed, the arrangements for the spend of the surplus funds have been updated in accordance with Government expectations, with 50% of surplus being applied to highway maintenance.

7.5       Delegation to the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport to approve any schemes and/or projects with a value of up to £500,000 will allow a more efficient application of surplus funds.