Decision details

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

DECISIONS

14.2     RESOLVED to approve the authorisation of a Council Order to be made in response to recent amendments to the East Sussex Permit Scheme.

Reasons

14.3     The Traffic Management Act 2004 empowered Highway Authorities to operate a permit scheme whereby all public utilities and statutory undertakers had to secure a permit before working in the public highway.  In 2016 the South East Permit Scheme (SEPS) management steering group identified the need for greater control of utility works on minor roads. 

14.4     The option to charge on minor roads requires the County Council’s current permit scheme to be amended and a Council Order to be re-issued, if it is to continue to operate in parity with other SEPS members.