Decision details

The Executive received a quarterly monitoring report on the progress of projects in the interest of financial prudence and to ensure open and transparent corporate governance.  An update was provided at the meeting regarding the Victoria Arch – Stage 1 project on page 4 of Appendix 1.  Officers reported that the Council had held aspirations for a long time to secure improvements to Victoria Arch but it had been difficult to obtain a positive dialogue with Network Rail.  It was explained that the information in the report was out of date and Officers were pleased to report that there had been positive engagement with Network Rail in recent weeks resulting in it being likely that the project could be moved forward.  An updated position statement on the project would be included in the next monitoring report.

Discussion ensued on the SharePoint projects report, including Ditch Restoration Smarts Heath and Sutton Green Flood Alleviation Investigation.  The level of detail against each project in the report was raised and Officers undertook to consider ensuring the updates were more up-to-date and helpful in future reports.