Permits scheme has cut number of roadworks
A permit scheme introduced to manage roadworks and cut down on the amount of time they take has been hailed as a success.
Shropshire Council traffic manager Gary Parton, told the authority's environment and services scrutiny committee that the permit scheme, which has been running since 2014, has cut 10,000 days off roadworks in the county.
The report presented by Mr Parton said that there had been 1,500 collaborative works carried out as a result of the scheme, avoiding roads having to be dug up twice.
Speaking to the committee Mr Parton said: "These saved days have resulted in massive savings to the local economy."
It is estimated that the reduction has been worth around £2 million to Shropshire's economy.
One line in the report had caused concern for some members of the committee, as it highlighted a need for an increase in performance on roadworks from Shropshire Council's own highways consultants.
Committee member Councillor Arthur Walpole said: "It might not be a great surprise to members around this take but it is clearly something that needs attention. It should not be the case and someone needs to pull their socks up."
