URL: https://moderngov.rotherham.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2014

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Regeneration and Environment

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: The Strategic Director for Regeneration and Environment approves the updated Code of Practice for Highway Inspection and Assessment (CoPHIA) which includes the revised  Roadside Memorial Procedure.

Content: The Strategic Director for Regeneration and Environment approves the updated Code of Practice for Highway Inspection and Assessment (CoPHIA) which includes the revised  Roadside Memorial Procedure.   ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL   RECORD OF OFFICER EXECUTIVE DECISION   Date of Decision: 1st October, 2025   Title: Code of Practice for Highway Inspection and Assessment (CoPHIA)   Decision Maker: (Including Job Title) Sam Barstow, Assistant Director, Community Safety & Street Scene     Details of Specific Delegation   or   Delegation contained in the relevant Sub-Scheme of Delegation.         Sub scheme delegation   That the Council’s powers relating to the above acts and any orders, regulations, statutory instruments, statutory Codes of Practice and/or Bylaws made thereunder and any future modifications, enlargements or amendments. The powers conferred include:- • Instigation of Legal Proceedings • Service of Statutory Notices • Granting and Refusal of Licences • Authorisation to Carry Out Work in Default.   Assistant Director – Community Safety and Street Scene Head of Service – Highways     Decision: The Assistant Director, Community Safety & Street Scene approves the updated Code of Practice for Highway Inspection and Assessment (CoPHIA).   Reasons for the Decision: The CoPHIA is reviewed and updated annually. The latest edition introduces a formal procedure for managing Roadside Memorials and includes a preface outlining the legal powers available to the Council, in its role as Highway Authority, to safeguard the safety and integrity of the highway network.   Details of alternative options considered and rejected: No alternative options considered. Not annually updating the CoPHIA exposes the Council to unnecessary risk from an increase in successful highway claims and reputational damage.   Conflicts of interest declared by any Cabinet Member consulted by the decision maker which relates to the decision: No conflicts of interests Dispensations Granted: (If any) None Conflicts of interest declared by the Decision Maker if they sit as a Cabinet appointed representative to an outside body which relates to the decision: None Dispensations Granted: (If any) Not applicable   Reports or parts of reports relevant to the decision being taken:   (Revised) Code of Practice for Highway Inspection and Assessment       I certify that this is a true record of the executive decision to:   Approve Highway Services - Code of Practice for Highway Inspection and Assessment   I confirm that in making this decision, due regard was given to the seven principles of public life.   Signed by the Decision Maker:     Dated:          1st October, 2025   Name:          Sam Barstow Job Title:    Assistant Director, Community Safety & Street Scene      

Date of Decision: October 1, 2025