That:

(a)   the Interim Service Director Highways, Environment and Waste bring forward proposals for £250,000 lengthsman grant scheme funded from the council’s settlement ear marked  reserves, as set out in paragraph 5 and 6 below is provided as grant funding in support of Schemes that Parish councils bid for to be undertaken by their existing Lengthsman plans; and

(b)  the Interim Service Director Highways, Environment and Waste be authorised to approve grants, in consultation with the S151 officer, in accordance with the criteria as set out in paragraphs 6 below.

1.          There is no alternative option as the investment, as described, has been derived with a view to maximising the opportunity for Parishes to suggest schemes that are of impact to the local area, and not necessarily of a risk rating that would ordinarily attract work through the public realm services

2.          Do – nothing – maintains ear marked reserves, but does not satisfy requirement to assist and facilitate local drainage works.