Decision

The Cabinet has decided to recommend adding £3.904 million to the Capital Programme for highways improvements at the D1736 School Lane Junction in Exhall.

Analysis

outcome: The recommendation is to add the funding to the Capital Programme and authorize the Executive Director for Communities to procure and enter into necessary contracts and agreements for the scheme.

summary: The decision involves recommending the addition of £3.904 million to the Capital Programme for 2025/2026 for highways improvements at the D1736 School Lane Junction with Bowling Green Lane / Church Lane, Exhall.

topline: The Cabinet has decided to recommend adding £3.904 million to the Capital Programme for highways improvements at the D1736 School Lane Junction in Exhall.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves funding for a specific highways improvement scheme, which could impact local residents and stakeholders.

affected_stakeholders: ["Local residents", "Developers", "Council members"]

contentiousness_score: 6

political_party_relevance: There are no explicit mentions of political parties in the decision.

URL: https://democracy.warwickshire.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1042

Decision Maker: Cabinet, County Council

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: That Cabinet recommends to Council the addition of Section 278 highway improvement works at D1736 School Lane Jctn with Bowling Green Lane Church Lane to Capital Programme.

Content: That Cabinet   1.     Recommends to Council the addition of £3.904 million to the Capital Programme for 2025/2026 in respect of the D1736 School Lane Junction with Bowling Green Lane / Church Lane, Exhall highways improvements scheme which will be funded by the developer; and   2.     Authorises, subject to the approval of Council for the addition of the scheme to the Capital Programme, the Executive Director for Communities to procure and enter into any necessary contracts and agreements required to implement the scheme on terms and conditions acceptable to the Executive Director for Resources and subject to the requirements of the section 278 Highways Act 1980 agreement with the developer.  

Date of Decision: July 10, 2025