Street Works Permit Scheme Review
Executive Summary
The Traffic Management Act 2004 (TMA) was introduced to address congestion and disruption on highway networks, providing legislative support for highway authorities to implement permit schemes. Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council adopted its Permit Scheme on 30 March 2020 to enhance co-ordination and minimise disruption caused by street works and road works.
Key objectives
Some of the key objectives being to:
- minimise disruption on the local highway networks
- provide accurate, timely information to stakeholders
- facilitate proactive and collaborative planning
- ensure parity between internal (Council) and external works promoters
Key highlights for Year 4
Permit applications
Total number of permit applications and variations received: 4,397
Percentage of applications assessed within permitted timescales: 100%
Financial overview
The scheme continued to operate at a deficit, primarily due to increased staffing costs associated with agreed pay settlements.
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