Decision details
EXECUTIVE RESPONSE TO SCRUTINY REVIEW OF WINTER WEATHER
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
To respond to the ‘Scrutiny Review of the Impact of Winter Weather December 2009 – February 2010 and the Response to it’.
Decision:
THAT:
(a) The Committee be thanked for undertaking a comprehensive review and producing an excellent report;
(b) The Executive joins with the Committee in recognising and commending the considerable efforts made in response to the winter problems;
(c) All thirty recommendations be agreed and implemented within existing budgetary provision; and
(d) HM Government be lobbied to provide clarity and legislation on the responsibility for snow/ice clearance for both individuals and businesses.
Reasons for the decision:
To ensure that lessons learned, which should improve service provision during any future episode of disruption, are acted upon.
Alternative options considered:
There are no alternative options. However, Cabinet may wish to amend the proposals or agree additional actions for our Winter Weather Plan.
Publication date: 17/09/2010
Date of decision: 16/09/2010
Effective from: 23/09/2010