Decision details
2023/24 Capital Investment in Managing Ash Die Back in Herefordshire (The date range was previously listed as 2023 to 2027)
PDF 203 KBDecision Maker: Corporate Director – Economy & Environment
Decision status: Recommendations approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
To authorise the spend/investment in the Public Realm mitigating the Ash Die Back risk in
Herefordshire. This decision follows the council’s resolution at the full council meeting of the 10 February 2023 to approve the Capital Programme for 2023/24.
Decision:
That:
a) The Capital Investment of £315,000.00 in 2023/24 be utilised in mitigating the Ash Die Back risk in Herefordshire, removing trees where necessary.
b) Authority be delegated to Service Director Environment and Highways to expend the funding and take all operational decisions in delivering recommendation (a) including authorising the procurement of services and award of any associated contracts
Alternative options considered:
Not to invest in removing the risk in the county, this has been discounted as the evidence from surveys have highlighted the issues. The funding is required to ensure the public are safe. Removing the risk when necessary will ensure safety.
Reason Key: Expenditure and strategic nature / impact on communities;
Wards Affected: (All Wards);
Details of any declarations of interest: None
Consultees
members and group leaders
Contact: Bruce Evans, Engineering Manager Email: bje@herefordshire.gov.uk Tel: 07792880548.
Publication date: 16/02/2024
Date of decision: 15/02/2024
Effective from: 23/02/2024
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