Presentation Title Name Date Northamptonshire Asset Management - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Presentation Title Name Date Northamptonshire Asset Management Strategy Consultation

ASSET MANAGEMENT STRATEGY CONSULTATION Key Initiatives 1. Change in road status 2. Use of ‘quiet lanes’ 3. Reducing the asset 4. Self financed and maintained items on the highway 5. Self help maintenance 6. Making assets redundant 7. Your ideas for saving money

ASSET MANAGEMENT STRATEGY CONSULTATION 1. Change in road status Review of road classification and introduction of a lower category of unclassified roads These could include those serving only a minimal number of properties or lesser roads to villages Would allow more flexibility in inspection frequency, intervention levels, repair techniques and road construction

ASSET MANAGEMENT STRATEGY CONSULTATION 2. Use of ‘quiet lanes’ Measures for some rural roads such as 20mph speed limits and narrowing to single carriageway to give priority to non-motorised users Could be used where alternative routes are available and problems exist with road edges breaking up Would discourage through traffic and allow flexibility in maintenance standards e.g. no grass cutting Links with (1)

ASSET MANAGEMENT STRATEGY CONSULTATION 3. Reducing the Asset Explore opportunities for removing items on the highway. For example signs, safety fences and pedestrian barriers etc. Could also include de-illumination of some signs Would improve access/ mobility for pedestrians and reduce future maintenance costs including energy

ASSET MANAGEMENT STRATEGY CONSULTATION 4. Self financed and maintained highway items Option for Parishes, Towns and Community Groups to ‘take ownership’ of items on the highway Could be used for electronic signs, grit bins, village signs/gateways etc. Would give groups the opportunity to enhance their environment whilst at the same time reducing pressure on county council budgets

ASSET MANAGEMENT STRATEGY CONSULTATION 5. Self help maintenance Create the conditions whereby Parishes, Towns and Community Groups could undertake certain routine maintenance activities Could be used for maintenance of wildflower verges, hedge cutting, clearance of ditches, siding out of footways, sign cleaning etc. Would give groups the opportunity to carry out works that would otherwise be a low priority for the county council

ASSET MANAGEMENT STRATEGY CONSULTATION 6. Making assets redundant This would involve closing bridges, roads and footways Could be used when it makes sense to do so and suitable alternative routes exist An extension of (3) A reduction would reduce long term maintenance costs

ASSET MANAGEMENT STRATEGY CONSULTATION Finally…… We would welcome any ideas or suggestions

Presentation Title Name Date Highway Warden scheme

Introduction • What is a highway warden? • What can you expect? • Appointment process

What is the Highway Warden Scheme The Highway Warden (HW) : Is a volunteer supported by the parish/town council and Northamptonshire • Highways. acts as the eyes and ears for the local area and is a key point of contact. • Provides the link between the local community and Northamptonshire • Highways As a volunteer you can adjust the role to suit your requirements

What can you expect • Once you have signed up to the scheme you will; • Receive a date to attend an induction • Receive a handbook • Attend a walk around of your area with your Area Manager and Community Liaison Officer

Appointment process • Highway wardens are the voice of the parish therefore we ask that you represent the interest of the group. • Your appointment will be endorsed by the parish and then sent to Northamptonshire Highways

Thank you Any questions?