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1. Summary

1.1 This report outlines:

(i) progress with the 2004/05 Capital Minor Works Programme; and

(ii) details of the 2005/06 Capital Minor Works Programme.

2. Background

2.1 The Capital Minor Works Programme (also known as the Under £10,000 Programme) is funded from the capital allocation based on the Local Transport Plan submission to the Department for Transport. In the 2004/05 programme £200,000 was allocated county-wide, of which £16,600 was allocated to Rushmoor. The schemes in the programme were:

(i) Cherrywood Road, Farnborough - new footway link; and

(ii) The Avenue/Guildford Road, Aldershot - modify traffic island.

3. Capital Minor Works Capital Programme 2005/06

3.1 The funding allocation for the 2005/06 programme county-wide is expected to be in the region of £200,000. Subject to final confirmation of the budget it is anticipated that this will enable two schemes to be implemented within Rushmoor during this financial year.

3.2 The attached appendix details the current schemes within the Capital Minor Works Programme. All schemes have been subject to a set of ranking criteria based on the benefits of the scheme. The highest rated schemes from the list are:

(i) Marrow Brook Lane, Farnborough - pedestrian refuges or build-outs;

(ii) Chapel Lane, Farnborough - widen existing footway outside the Fox Public House;

(iii) Prospect Road, Farnborough - pedestrian refuges or build-outs; and

(iv) Aldershot and Farnborough Town Centres - improvements to pedestrian signing.

The Chapel Lane scheme requires land acquisition and there is a likelihood that this may not be finalised during the next financial year. It is suggested that this scheme be deferred until next year but the land acquisition continues.

3.3 The current list of under £10,000 schemes is quite small and has not been updated in the last four years. Any additional proposals from the Panel would be welcome as these can be assessed and rated for next year.

Recommendation

That Members indicate their preference for minor works schemes in 2005/06 and the Executive Member for Environment be advised accordingly.

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