Decision

The Head of Highways and Capital Delivery has decided to authorize a legal agreement with Miller Homes for road and footway construction at Parcel C in Prescot.

Analysis

outcome: Recommendations Approved

summary: The decision involves authorizing a legal agreement with Miller Homes for the construction of road and footways at Parcel C, off Prescot Park Way, Prescot.

topline: The Head of Highways and Capital Delivery has decided to authorize a legal agreement with Miller Homes for road and footway construction at Parcel C in Prescot.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves a legal agreement with a developer and potential risks to the Council if the works are not completed satisfactorily.

affected_stakeholders: ["Head of Highways and Capital Delivery", "Miller Homes", "Local residents of Prescot"]

contentiousness_score: 5

political_party_relevance: No explicit mention of political parties or political influence on the decision.

URL: https://councillors.knowsley.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=6835

Decision Maker: Head of Highways and Capital Delivery (Jon Robinson)

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: To seek approval for the authorisation to enter into a legal Agreement under Section 38/278 of the Highways Act 1980 with Miller Homes, to carry out the proposed construction of road and footways at Parcel C, off Prescot Park Way, Prescot.

Content: To seek approval for the authorisation to enter into a legal Agreement under Section 38/278 of the Highways Act 1980 with Miller Homes, to carry out the proposed construction of road and footways at Parcel C, off Prescot Park Way, Prescot. Authorise the carrying out of the necessary legal and administrative procedures and to enter into an agreement under Section 38/278 of the Highways Act 1980 and Section 33 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982, Section 111 Local Government Act 1972 and Section 1 Localism Act 2011, with Miller Homes at Parcel C, off Prescot Park Way, Prescot, as shown on drawing number: 19001-100S38 rev H                          The option, to not enter into a Section 38/278 agreement and permit the developer to carry out the works without a Legal Agreement, has been discounted on the basis that it would leave the Council at risk, without either a bond or any quality control mechanisms to ensure that the works are completed satisfactorily and to the required standards and specification.

Date of Decision: November 28, 2024