Decision details

The notice served by the County Council to terminate the Highways Agency with effect from 31st March 2006 is accepted and that the Director of Operational Services is authorised to seek early termination of the Agreement to coincide with the termination of Agency Agreements at other Authorities

That of five employees will transfer to Cambridgeshire County Council under the TUPE arrangements following the Agency’s termination and a report be submitted to a future meeting further evaluating the financial implications of the termination of the Agency consequential service changes and any resulting requirement for MTP bids.

Proposals to develop a co-ordinated street-scene approach to the management of complementary services affecting public areas is supported and the Director of Operational Services be authorised, after consultation with the Chairman, to seek to secure a new agreement with the County Council for the discharge of those functions listed in the report submit an update to the Cabinet on the progress of negotiations.

That any savings achieved in indirect costs be considered as part of the ongoing base budget review.

To consider the implications for the Council in light of Cambridge County Council giving notice for the termination of the Highways Agency.

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