Agenda and decisions

1.1 That design work on the remaining elements of the first phase of the extended H10, and discussions on delivery, be completed so that full proposals for delivery can be brought forward early in 2024.

1.2 That additional funding of £710,000 be released from the Tariff Programme to fund the remaining design works and the preparatory works necessary to make delivery of the H10 possible.

1.3 That the use of the current Highways term service Contract with Ringway be approved, in order to complete the proposed temporary works for the extension of the H10.

1.4 That authority be delegated to the Director of Environment and Property to approve the use of Parks Trust to deliver the vegetation clearance, subject to compliance with subsidy control requirements and compliance with procurement law.

1.5 That authority be delegated to the Director of Environment and Property to finalise the arrangements for:

a) the provision of the temporary road as shown on the plan attached as an Annex to the report; and

b) works of vegetation clearance within the Transport Corridor required to allow for the temporary road and exploratory works on side to guide final design.

1.6 That work to ensure safe walking and cycling routes to Wavendon Gate School be maintained, and that Milton Keynes City Council officers continue to work with the school to help mitigate the impact of traffic on the surrounding community, during works.

1.7 That work to mitigate HGV traffic on the H10 be undertaken proactively in design work.