Decision details

The Cabinet Member for Environment, Climate Change and Operations presented a report which sought approval to proceed with the Integrated Transport Block (ITB) Minor Works Road Safety programme of works for financial year 2026/27. These schemes support Bury’s Road Safety strategy and Transport for Greater Manchester’s (TfGM) Vision Zero strategy of improving road safety and reducing road danger on the roads of Bury. Members supported the proposed works in their wards and, in response to Members’ questions, it was noted that traffic calming measures were distributed across known areas of concern. Members supported the safety measures and the reduction of incidents caused by poor driving.

Decision:

Cabinet:

1.    Approved the receipt of the funding allocation from Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), in respect of the Integrated Transport Block (ITB) Minor Works Road Safety programme for 2026/27, in the sum of £543,000;

2.    Approved the proposed ITB programme of works for 2026-27, as set out in Appendix A, which will fully utilise the £543,000 funding allocation from TfGM;

3.    Delegated all decisions in respect of the procurement of the works set out in Appendix A, to the Executive Director of Place in consultation with the Director of Regeneration, which will ensure that delivery timescales are met; and

4.    Delegated all tender award decisions in respect of the works set out in Appendix A, to the Executive Director of Place in consultation with the Director of Regeneration, which will ensure that delivery timescales are met.

Reasons for the decision:

To meet the commitments to spend ITB monies on behalf of TfGM. Delays to the progression of the schemes may risk funding being withdrawn by TfGM and impact the council’s reputation with TfGM and the Department for Transport (DfT).

Alternative options considered and rejected:

ITB is provided for the introduction of more moderate sized road safety schemes which it is hoped will provide good returns in improving road safety and reducing road danger reduction. The funding is not to be used on one large project. Not proceeding with the schemes could result in funding withdrawal by TfGM.