Decision details

The Council’s winter service fleet included dedicated gritters and associated winter service equipment, which was previously maintained through a contract with Kent County Council.  The contract ended on 5th April 2019 and during the past 12 months; a review of how the operation of the fleet could be improved had been ongoing. The report considered options that would best support the winter service activity in respect of management and maintenance going forward.

The Portfolio Holder agreed that the maintenance and management of the Council’s winter service fleet should be incorporated into the Highway Minor Works Contract provided by JB Riney, via a variation to the contract at an estimated cost of £86,000 p.a. for the next two years.

The Council’s winter service fleet included dedicated gritters and associated winter service equipment, which was previously maintained through a contract with Kent County Council. The contract ended on 5th April 2019 and during the past 12 months, a review of how the operation of the fleet could be improved had been ongoing. The report considers options that would best support the winter service activity in respect of management and maintenance going forward. The Portfolio Holder agreed with the recommendation of the report.