Wells Drive, Bracebridge Heath - Find a freedom of information request

1. Did the Council pay for the Wells Drive pathway resurfacing in full? If the Council did not pay for the Wells Drive resurfacing section separately, did the Council pay for the works that included Wells Drive pathway resurfacing in full?

If the answer to question 1 or 2 is 'No', what discount was applied and why was the discount applied?

Following my communication with the Councillor I was informed that the works had been inspected by an engineer from Highways, who agreed with my assessment.

a) What communication was made with the contractor following this inspection?

2. What timescales were for repair were agreed and expected?

3. Was any follow up made with the contractor following my report to the Councillor that the repair was not completed?

4. Are there contractual requirements when a contractor completes pathway repairs to ensure that residents: can leave on foot from their property? or are informed prior to pathway repair work starting can get vehicles off their driveways? or are informed prior to pathway repair work starting?

5. Are there contractual requirements to ensure that the contractor achieves a quality of work, for example:

a) Fully cleans and clears the existing path surface prior to surface dressing?

b) Properly edges the pathway and ensures access to manhole covers and water meters?

I can confirm that the information requested is held by Lincolnshire County Council. I have detailed below the information that is being released to you.

1. Works have been paid in full by Lincolnshire County Council. However, we recognised that the performance of the material hadn't been laid or cured to the correct standard expected of a newly laid footway micro asphalt. As part of our inspection routine, we notified the contractor, in accordance with our contractual obligations

a) LCC notified the contractor that the newly laid surface hasn't performed as expected, and it has been agreed to complete remedial works at this location.

2. We have undertaken part remedial works at this location, further works are due to be completed by the end of September 2023. Wells Drive has also had some utility reinstatements, and prior to any remedial works we have delayed any repairs to ensure that the reinstatement was compliant prior to relaying the micro asphalt.

3. We have agreed to undertake remedial works by the end of September 2023.

4. Access will be maintained however, with due to the type of work there will be period of disruption.

The onsite operatives should advise and assist with pedestrian movement.

Residents will be delivered a leaflet in advance of the works, and signage erected on site.

The onsite operatives are to advise residents should they wish to move their vehicles.

5. a) Yes

    b) Yes