The updated Asset Management Policy will go before the council's cabinet on 16 September, and sets out how highways money will be spent to make the biggest difference for residents across the county, including roads used daily by people in and around Gnosall.
Data-led decisions
Rather than reactive fixes, the council says it will use evidence and data to decide where repairs and improvements are needed most - aiming to catch problems early before they become costly.
Decisions will take into account factors such as:
- Safety
- The condition of the road or structure
- How important the route is
- The benefit to local people
- Long-term value for money
More funding at stake
The plan is also designed to demonstrate to government how Staffordshire manages its roads and spends its highways budget - which could help unlock additional repair funding in future for communities such as Gnosall.
Councillor Peter Mason, Cabinet Member for Strategic Highways, said the council had already committed an extra £15 million over two years for repairs, and that the new policy would give a clear framework for deciding what work is done and when.
"This is about keeping Staffordshire connected and making sure people can continue to get around the county as safely and easily as possible." - Peter Mason, Cabinet Member for Strategic Highways.
If approved, the policy will guide highways and transport investment from 2027/28 onwards.
Source: staffordshire.gov.uk
