Agenda item

The Assistant Highway Service Manager presented the report as set out in the agenda.  He informed members that the works planned at Main Street, Ash would commence on 24^th October.  The proposed footways work at Old Vicarage Gardens, South Petherton were programmed to commence on 4^th February.  The drainage works along Main Street/Bakers Lane, Barrington were programmed for 5^th November and there would be a 10 day road closure in place.

During the ensuing discussion, the Assistant Highway Service Manager noted the comments of members and responded to questions regarding issues within Area North as follows:

·         A member thanked Highway Officers for all the good work being undertaken despite current restraints;

·         The need for a dropped kerb outside of High Ham School;

·         Pooling of water along A372 through Aller;

·         Further information regarding cuts to the structural maintenance budget was requested;

·         Surface water/road subsiding along West Street, Somerton between the Post Office and The Almshouses;

·         The need for parishes to be informed as soon as possible on the position regarding the supply of grit.

The Chairman and members thanked the Assistant Highway Service Manager for his report.