Decision
Analysis
outcome: The outcome of the decision is to reject alternative options and commission additional construction works at the specified sites.
summary: The decision at stake is whether to commission additional construction works at B4234 Forest Road, Lydney Sites 1a and 2 for the Geotechnical Stabilisation Scheme.
topline: The Cabinet Member for Highways has decided to commission additional construction works at B4234 Forest Road, Lydney Sites 1a and 2 for the Geotechnical Stabilisation Scheme.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves construction works which can impact local residents and businesses, as well as potential environmental concerns.
affected_stakeholders: ["Local residents", "Businesses", "Montel Civil Engineering Ltd"]
contentiousness_score: 6
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://glostext.gloucestershire.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2696
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member - Highways
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: Yes
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose: To seek delegated authority to procure highways services and construction phase works, through the existing construction contract in place with Montel Civil Engineering Ltd, in relation to Forest Road, Lydney Geotechnical Stabilisation Scheme.
Content: That the Cabinet Member for Highways rejects the alternative options and takes the recommended decision to: Commission additional construction works at B4234 Forest Road, Lydney Sites 1a and 2 by making an amendment to the existing contract scope with Montel Civil Engineering Ltd for the B4234 Forest Road Geotechnical Stabilisation Scheme For the reasons set out in the report.
Date of Decision: August 11, 2026