Guide: Business Plan 2015-2021 | Our purpose: To improve the highway network and delivery of our service

Our purpose: To improve the highway network and delivery of our service

We consistently work towards improving the highway network and the way we deliver our service, despite ongoing funding reductions.

Our approach to the financial challenge includes:

robust strategies for management of highway assets
the ability to successfully apply for government funding, such as the Pothole Action Fund, to deliver improvements
working with other authorities and partner organisations to design good highway maintenance solutions
developing a flexible workforce
working with communities and partners to identify and deliver local priorities for improvement schemes
developing and implementing Town Traffic Management Plans in consultation with communities
delivering the requirements of legislation affecting public rights of way
using modern technology to reduce costs
training volunteers to assist us with the delivery of improvements to our Highway network

We are currently working towards:

Introducing LED street lighting on all main roads, which will reduce carbon emissions and save on running costs
Using alternative materials and methods of maintenance
Improving our website content to enable people to easily find and understand information provided about our service, policies and priorities
Replacing cumbersome paper-based application processes for various licences with web-based alternatives.
Developing a new approach to the amendment of waiting restrictions with County Councillors
Introducing new ICT solutions
Implementing the provisions within the Deregulation Act which affect Public Rights of Way
Applying for Heritage Lottery Funding for Stover Country Park