To improve the access roads that at present do not form part of the Public Realm Highways responsibility, to reduce the number of insurance claims against the council and to bring them up to an acceptable standard for the Public Realm to take on the maintenance responsibilities.

Tarmac Ltd have been identified as the bidder representing best value for money following a competitive tender and assessment process in accordance with Council procurement procedures. Tenders were invited from five prospective companies and two returned valid tenders for consideration.

The improvement to the un-adopted Station Road, Bromyard Industrial Estate, Bromyard HR7 4HS to be Awarded to Tarmac Ltd at a cost of £46,444.31.

The overall budget of £109k (residual from the three year budget) is also to improve various sites on the Rotherwas Industrial Estate and in Blackfriars Gardens.