Highway Infrastructure Asset Management Policy

The Council's has three main visions for the Borough, one of which is, making the Borough a place with a thriving economy where everyone has opportunities to succeed.

The provision, maintenance and management of public infrastructure such as highways, bridges, street lighting, public rights of way and public open spaces is key to the delivery of this vision by:

• maximising opportunities for external funding to develop and maintain key assets and infrastructure
• management and development of key assets to improve resilience and maintain a safe and accessible transport network

The highway infrastructure asset is the most valuable single asset owned by the Council and is vital to local economic prosperity and residents' quality of life. The significant levels of funding necessary for the management of this asset are under continuous scrutiny, with increasing pressure from central government and the public for transparency, accountability and ensuring the most efficient use of the resources that we have available.

Highway infrastructure asset management is a key factor in enabling the Council to deliver its services and corporate objectives in an efficient and effective manner. It enables the management of highway infrastructure assets through long-term planning ensuring that standards are defined and performance measured, within available resources, with a clear understanding of stakeholder's needs and expectations. It also supports the case for funding and ensures better communication with customers and stakeholders, giving them a greater understanding of the contribution highway infrastructure assets make to economic growth and the needs of the local community.