That:

a)    The £2.558m Department for Transport 2023 grant for Herefordshire is invested in maintenance works on the highway network and is programmed for delivery following scheme identification and prioritisation in line with the council’s lifecycle and asset management approach, but with a focus on delivering for C and U class rural roads across the County.  The programme of work will be used to prepare roads for a wider programme of surface treatments in 2024/25 worth around £6m; and

b)    Delegated authority is given to the Director of Economy and Environment, in consultation with the S151 Officer, to take all operational decisions to deliver the infrastructure investment set out in recommendation (a).