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Pothole Fund Application Form

Guidance is available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/pothole-fund-2014-to-2015-application Only one application form should be completed per local highway authority. Applicant Information Local authority name: Cornwall Council Bid Manager Name and position: Andrew Stevenson – Highways and Drainage Manager Contact telephone number:01872 324585 Email address: astevenson@cornwall.gov.uk Postal Address: East Building Central Group Centre Castle Canyke Road Bodmin PL31 1DZ

When authorities submit a bid for funding to the Department, as part of the Government’s commitment to greater openness in the public sector under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and the Environmental Information Regulations 2004, they must also publish a version excluding any commercially sensitive information on their own website within two working days of submitting the final bid to the Department. The Department reserves the right to deem the business case as non-compliant if this is not adhered to. Please specify the weblink where this bid will be published: http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/transport-and-streets/roads-highways-and-pavements/highway-maintenance/

Cornwall Council SECTION A – Your Highway The Department would like to understand more about the highway assets that fall under your statutory duties. We already collect data from your authority in regards to road lengths but we would like to understand more about the other assets you are responsible for. Please answer the following in your application: A1: What is the number of bridges owned by your authority with span over 1.5 metres? 1062 A2: What is the total number of street lighting columns under your authority’s responsibility?

45,842 A3: What is the total number of street lighting columns under your authority’s responsibility over 40 years old 1377 A4: What is the total length of footways under the responsibility of your authority (in miles)? 1318 miles A5: What is the total length of off road cycleways under the responsibility of your authority (in miles)? 17 miles A6: Please provide a weblink to your authority’s statement of how the flood recovery funding, awarded in March 2014, has/will be spent: http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/transport-and-streets/roads-highways-and-pavements/highway-maintenance/

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SECTION B – Potholes B1: Which of the recommendations arising from the Pothole Review Report has your authority adopted? The report can be viewed here: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/3995/pothole-review.pdf? Please answer the following, including providing supporting information, where applicable: Question Yes/No All ‘yes’ answers must be

supported evidence. Please append supporting information, clearly marking the question number to which the information refers.

A. Has your authority aligned its maintenance programme to the Government’s highways maintenance funding years (i.e. 2011-2015 and 2015-2021)?

Yes

http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/transport-and-streets/roads-highways-and-pavements/highway-maintenance/

B. Has your authority adopted the principle that ‘prevention is better than cure’ in determining the balance between structural, preventative and reactive maintenance activities in order to improve the resilience of the highway network and to minimise the occurrence of potholes in the future?

Yes

The principle of prevention is better than cure underpins our whole Asset management approach and is set out in our Policy, Strategy and Highways Maintenance Manual, copies appended. Appendix 1

C. Has your authority ensured that appropriate competencies have been made available to make the right choices when designing and

Yes

Intelligent client to ensure programmes of work towards a reduction in BVPIs. Enabling service provider with a list of sites to treat prioritised countywide. Work with Devon CC and our software provider to enable us to

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specifying techniques and materials for the maintenance and repair of highways? Note - these competencies can be secured through training, collaboration with neighbouring authorities or external advice.

carry out U road Scanner. Recognised as an exemplar practitioner by Audit Commission Report (Going the Distance)

D. Does your authority co-ordinate with other parties working on the highway short and long term programmes of work activities for up to four years in advance?

Yes

Cornwall’s Street Works team actively coordinates all works planned on the highway and follow the HAUC code of practice for the co-ordination of street and road works. Quarterly coordination meetings are used to collect information and ensure all promoters are aware of the works of others. Representatives from all works promoters are invited to the meeting, including the Authorities own works promoters. All work promoters are encouraged to place Forward Planning notices in the EToN system for their long term work programmes. This helps works promoters identify opportunities for joint working and to co-ordinate the timing of resurfacing.

E. Has your authority considered the guidance provided in the ADEPT report Potholes and Repair Techniques for Local Highways and adopted as appropriate to your local circumstances?

Yes

http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/transport-and-streets/roads-highways-and-pavements/highway-maintenance/potholes/

F. Has your authority developed a detailed highway inspection manual and have put appropriate training in place for your Highway Inspectors?

Yes

Highway Inspection Guidance PDF as Appendix 2

G. Does your authority use Yes Identification and recording of

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technology and systems for the effective identification and management of potholes?

Potholes by Highway Inspectors utilising tablets. Uploaded Potholes to WDM database, reports and work required identified from this system.

H. Does your authority have a public communications process in place that provides clarity and transparency in the policy and approach to repairing potholes? This should include a published policy and details of its implementation, including the prevention, identification, reporting, tracking and repair of potholes.

Yes

http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/transport-and-streets/roads-highways-and-pavements/highway-maintenance/potholes/

I. Does your authority monitor public satisfaction with road, footway and cycleway condition and report annually through the National Highways and Transport Public Satisfaction Survey or their own surveys?

Yes

LTP consultation report (research carried out 2010) http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/media/3632696/Consultation-Reportdoc.pdf and http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/media/3632697/Appendix-2-Qualitative-report.pdf Latest LTP survey We are currently conducting a residents and visitor travel habits survey http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/transport-and-streets/transport-policy/travel-habits-survey-2014/ This includes the following questions: To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements:

Maintenance should be prioritised on main roads and not local roads 

Maintenance for safety reasons is more important than for 

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amenity purposes (i.e. weed killing and grass cutting) 

Views on Local Priorities http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/media/3628558/ViewsLocalPriorities_2011.pdf this document summarises local views from 6 different surveys carried out between 2007 and 2011 including the Place survey and Quality of Life survey which we used in our LTP research. We were also part of the National Highways & Transportation Survey 2013 The results of which are in Appendix 3

J. Does your authority adopt permanent repairs as the first choice when repairing potholes?

Yes

http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/transport-and-streets/roads-highways-and-pavements/highway-maintenance/potholes/

K. Has your authority adopted dimensional definitions for potholes based on best practice as part of its maintenance policy?

Yes

>40mm

B2: Does your authority adopt any innovative methods to help repair potholes? This could include, for example, specialist pothole maintenance crews. Yes If yes, please provide details as an annex as part of your bid. We have recently adopted the use of the Archway Roadmaster. Here is the link to their website… http://www.archwayproducts.com/downloads/Roadmaster_leaflet_web.pdf B3: Does your authority use reporting tools to identify potholes in your local area including:

Cornwall Council CTC Fill that Hole Yes Council’s Own Web Reporting Yes Other Yes Please specify: “Fill that hole” feeds emailed reports to us– it’s not a reporting tool for us directly. Other via calls/letter/email etc (COMINO & Poems); we also inspect and report through highways inspectors for treatment (Cat 1s). Social media is used too (facebook and twitter).

B4: Does your authority regularly consult and seek feedback on its highways maintenance regime, including potholes, with key stakeholders? Local Member(s) of Parliament Yes No District, Borough and Parish Councils Yes Local Residents Yes (Including neighbourhood Forums) Yes No Business Community Yes Emergency Services Yes If yes, please provide details as an annex as part of your bid. Consultation regarding maintenance is carried out via the Local Transport Plan http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/transport-and-streets/transport-policy/local-transport-plan-connecting-cornwall-2030/connecting-cornwall-2030-strategy/ Also evidence in Question I

B5: Does your authority have an up-to-date vision and action plan to improve the walking environment and encourage walking? Yes If yes, please provide a weblink: http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/transport-and-streets/transport-policy/local-transport-plan-connecting-cornwall-2030/connecting-cornwall-2030-strategy/

B6: Please explain how you deliver your duty under NRSWA to ‘co-ordinate the execution of works of all kinds’, including for example permit schemes, noticing, co-ordination meetings? http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/transport-and-streets/street-works-part-of-the-traffic-managers-unit/

Cornwall Council The Council has a dedicated team to ensure effective coordination of works. The county is divided in the 3 areas for coordination purposes and coordination team is dedicated to each area. Good local communications with all works promoters help ensure cooperation and effective coordination.

B7: What actions does your authority take to ensure road repairs undertaken by other parties (such as utilities companies) meet the standards in the specification? Inspections regime

Scoring programme Performance bench-marking

Meetings Other (please specify)

We have a team of Street works inspectors. A key part of their job is to inspect works in progress, on completion and with the guarantee period. When visiting site they will inspect works and ensure that activities being undertaken met the standards of the specification for the reinstatement of highways. It is the authority aim that 100% of all works are inspected prior to the guarantee period expiring to ensure any defects are rectified at the works promoters’ expense.

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SECTION C – Asset Management C1: Has your authority adopted the recommendations arising from the Asset Management Strategy Guidance published in May 2013 – http://www.ukroadsliaisongroup.org/en/utilities/document-summary.cfm?docid=5C49F48E-1CE0-477F-933ACBFA169AF8CB ? Yes Please answer the following, including providing supporting information, where applicable. Question Yes/No All ‘yes’ answers must be

supported evidence. Please append supporting information, clearly marking the question number to which the information refers.

Has your authority got an up to date asset management policy and strategy?

Yes

If yes, please provide a weblink. http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/transport-and-streets/transport-policy/infrastructure-asset-management/

Does your authority communicate relevant information associated with asset management through engagement with your relevant stakeholders when you set requirements, make decisions and report performance?

Yes

Yes via Cabinet Reports – See Appendix 4 and web link https://democracy.cornwall.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=577&MId=4652&Ver=4

Does your authority have an asset management register?

Yes

Our entire carriageway inventory is logged and easily accessible via the WDM suite of software.

Does your authority follow lifecycle planning principles which are used to review the level of funding and which will help support investment decisions including long term investment in your assets?.

Yes Lifecycle planning toolkits from WDM – A copy of a report is in Appendix 5

Cornwall Council C2: As part of your last L-Pack return for Whole Government Accounting requirements for the accounting period 2012/13, can you confirm you submitted the following return: Carriageway and Footways Yes Lighting Yes Structures Yes Street Furniture Yes

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SECTION D – Efficiencies D1: Is your authority actively engaged with securing efficiencies for highways maintenance? Yes If yes, please provide additional information on what your authority has done since 2011 including what % efficiency savings (where efficiency savings are defined as delivering a similar or a better outcome at a lower cost) your authority has achieved year on year and what savings you hope to achieve by end of 2014/15. The TECKAL exemption model was adopted by Cornwall Council to develop an Alternative Service Delivery model (ASD) that has the commercial strength of the private sector, and a service delivery ethic that aligns with the Council’s priorities. More details of the value for money and added value that this gives is in Appendix 6

D2: Is your authority exploring or has it already joined with neighbouring local highway authorities or a Highways Maintenance Alliance to achieve economies of scale? Yes If yes, please provide additional information. For example the names of other authorities or the Alliance. Founder members of the Southwest Highways Alliance

D3: Is your authority sharing its efficiency experience and/or case studies with other local highway authorities via the Highways Maintenance Efficiency Programme or other good practice networks? Yes If yes, please provide state where. Active member of HMEP programme – member of HMEP AM working group http://www.ciht.org.uk/en/media-centre/webinars/hmep-webinars/index.cfm Email from NAO regarding our good practice. Appendix 7

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SECTION E – Other E1: Please provide details on which of the following good practice activities your authority is undertaking for its highways management activities. Invest to save Yes Cross boundary collaboration Yes Other (please specify): http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/transport-and-streets/roads-highways-and-pavements/lighting-street-lights/invest-to-save-project/ Collaborative procurement for salt, WDM survey contract with 13 other SW authorities E2: Do you consider your authority to be an exemplar authority in tackling potholes and undertaking highway maintenance? Yes If yes, please explain why. Good asset management plan – highways maintenance manual and good informed client If yes, would your authority be willing to share its experiences more widely with other authorities / organisations? Yes

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SECTION F: Declarations F1. Senior Responsible Owner Declaration As Senior Responsible Owner for Infrastructure Asset Management I hereby submit this request for approval to DfT on behalf of Cornwall Council and confirm that I have the necessary authority to do so. I confirm that Cornwall Council will have all the necessary statutory powers in place to ensure the planned timescales in the application can be realised. Name: Andy Stevenson

Signed:

Position: Highways and Drainage Manager Appendix 1 – Highways Maintenance Manual – included as additional PDF file. Appendix 2 – Highways Inspection Guidance – included as additional PDF file. Appendix 3 - National Highways & Transportation Survey 2013 – included as additional PDF file.

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Report to: Cabinet

Date: 17 October 2012

Title: TWE Infrastructure Asset Management Framework

Portfolio Holder(s) Graeme Hicks CC, Transportation, Highways and Environment Operations (Delivery) and Steve Double CC, Environment, Waste Management Policy and Shared Services

Divisions Affected All

Relevant Overview And Scrutiny Committee:

Environment and Economy

Key Decision: Y Approval and clearance obtained:

Y / N

Urgent Decision: N Implementation Date: N/A

If Key Decision - on Forward Plan?

N/A If not on Forward Plan – Procedure 16 or 17 used?

N/A

Author: Andy Stevenson

Jeremy Edwards

Role: Infrastructure Asset Manager

Highway Network Manager

Contact: 01872 324585 astevenson@cornwall.gov.uk

Recommendations to Cabinet:

1. The policy for Infrastructure Asset Management, as set out at Appendix 1 to this report, be approved.

2. The TWE Infrastructure Asset Management Strategy, as set out at Appendix 2 to this report, be approved.

3. The revised Highway Maintenance Manual, as set out at Appendix 3 to this report, be approved.

4. Authority be delegated to the Portfolio Holder for Transportation, Highways and Environment Operations (Delivery), following consultation with the Head of Transportation, Waste & Environment, to

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approve minor changes to the above documents.

1. Executive Summary: This report deals with a revision and clarification of the way in which the Transportation Waste and Environment Service (TWE) manages the public infrastructure under its control. The report covers the introduction of an Infrastructure Asset Management Framework which includes a new Infrastructure Asset Management Policy, a strategy document and a revised Highway Maintenance Manual. In due course these will be supplemented by Maintenance Manuals for the Environment and other key asset groupings. The structure of the framework and the hierarchy of documentation follow new guidance from the Department for Transport (DfT) under the auspices of the Highway Maintenance Efficiency Programme (HMEP). Following the creation of TWE the Infrastructure Asset Management team has been tasked with rolling out the nationally recognised good practice established within the field of Highways Asset management to the remainder of the service areas within TWE. The introduction of the new framework sets the foundation for the implementation of Asset Management across the whole of Cornwall’s publicly owned infrastructure which taken together is the most valuable asset controlled by the Council with a net value exceeding £7 Billion. Approval of the framework documents covered by this report will ensure that the management of our publicly owned infrastructure will be undertaken in line with corporate aims and objectives, meets our statutory obligations to maintain and protect public safety and allow the introduction of a robust risk management strategy which will assist in mitigating the worst effects of the current financial climate. 2. Background and Corporate Objectives: Cornwall Council’s long term priorities include the promotion of sustainable economic growth, improved health and well being, a better environment and resilient, safe communities with affordable housing that meets local needs. A key facet in the delivery these priorities is the contribution made by the Council owned infrastructure which includes 7300km of highway and associated features such as bridges, streetlights and signals; 4300km of footpaths and nearly 900 public open spaces. The management of such a wide diversity of assets can only be undertaken effectively and efficiently by taking a strategic approach such as that outlined in the Infrastructure Asset Management Framework covered by this report and comprising three documents:

Infrastructure Asset Management Policy Infrastructure Asset Management Strategy Highway Maintenance Manual

These are included in appendices 1, 2 & 3 of this report. In essence Asset Management is an approach to service provision which seeks to draw together all the various strands of policies, procedures and practices so that any decisions taken are informed, seeking to balance the desired outcomes of service delivery with the inevitable constraints of statutory duty and funding with the desires and aspirations of the service users.

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Such an approach has been recognised by the Audit Commission in its report “Going the Distance- Achieving better value in Highway Maintenance”. Cornwall Council’s highway asset management approach was recognised in this report as an example of good practice.

The creation of the Transportation, Waste and Environment Service (TWE) has presented the opportunity to take the experience of good practice gained in the development and implementation of asset management within the highways sector and apply it to the extremely diverse and wide ranging infrastructure assets managed by the service.

3. Decision and Supporting Information (Including Options): Approval of the Infrastructure Asset Management Policy and Strategy will ensure that the corporate objectives of economic growth, improved health and well being, a better environment and resilient, safe communities are balanced with the need to deliver and maintain public infrastructure which is safe, fit for purpose and is maintained commensurate with its use. The approval of the Highway Maintenance Manual will ensure that Cornwall Council has a robust inspection and maintenance regime which complies with the requirements of national codes of practice and addresses concerns raised by the Council’s insurers – Zurich Municipal. The framework documents as a whole will assist in the mitigation of risk to the Council of third party claims and allow a better quantification of the risk to the Council of under investment in infrastructure maintenance as highlighted by Corporate Risk 06 (Infrastructure Maintenance) and the residual concerns highlighted in the recent report to the Audit Committee (16th July 2012) entitled “Highways Infrastructure Maintenance (Audit Committee Drill Down)”. In recommending the approval of an Infrastructure Asset Management Framework for TWE we have considered the following “Do nothing “option. Under the “Do nothing” option the current plans, inspection and maintenance regimes would remain in place. The Council would have significant difficulty in aligning its practice and long term objectives including its statutory duties to maintain and keep infrastructure safe with the recommendations of the national Code of Practice. Such a position would lead to an increase in third party claims, difficulty in refuting such claims with the potential of subsequent litigation. 4. Contributions to Corporate Priorities: The new framework documents modifiy the working practices of the management of TWE’s infrastructure so that they are better aligned with the following long term corporate objectives as set out in 2012-13 update to the Council’s Business Plan:

Sustainable economic growth

Better environment

Improved health and wellbeing

Resilient, safe communities with affordable housing to meet local needs

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In addition they support the following medium term priorities:

Bring Cornwall out of recession

Improve the resilience of communities 5. Financial Implications and Budget: The revision to the Highway Maintenance Manual has been undertaken to reflect the current budget position within highways revenue funding and it is envisaged that the mechanisms set out in the overall framework documents will allow for a better targeting of resources to mitigate current funding constraints. Where mitigation cannot be achieved the framework will allow for a better understanding of the risks and implications of reduced levels of service. As outlined in Appendix 2 of this report the effective management of assets requires good quality inventory and condition data. As there is currently a lack of good quality condition data across significant parts of the Environment Services Asset there is a need to develop a programme of condition surveys and inspections, which will be funded through TWE revenue budgets and utilise existing inspection resources most effectively. 6. Other Resourcing Implications: There are no additional resourcing implications associated with this report other than those currently employed. 7. Legal Implications: The management of highway infrastructure is covered by the Highways Act 1980 (The 1980 Act). Under Section 41 of this legislation the Council has a duty to maintain those highways maintainable at public expense. Other legislation places a duty of care on the Council to maintain public safety on and around infrastructure under its control. The measures set out in the framework documents and in particular the revised Highway Maintenance Manual addresses the discharge of the duty under the 1980 Act. Other subsequent documents which will form part of the wider framework, notably the Environment Maintenance Manual, will address the discharge of the statutory duties in their particular context. The changes contained in the policy will not affect the way in which the Council discharges its duty under Section 17 of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 8. Equality Impact Assessment: It is envisaged that the new policy will have no negative impact on stakeholders. The new policy will, however, deliver greater clarity on what will and will not be considered for adoption. No changes to the report are needed as a consequence of this assessment. 9. Significant risks:

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Whilst the processes set out in the framework documents enable the Council to manage and mitigate risk there remains a significant underlying risk to the integrity, safety and serviceability of the public infrastructure due to continued under investment. Lifecycle planning modelling has highlighted a significant gap between current levels of investment and that needed to maintain current condition and associated levels of service. 10. Consultation including Overview and Scrutiny Committee and Local Member Representation: During the course of producing the framework documents covered by this report we have consulted internally with the portfolio holder for Transportation, Highways and Environment Operations (Delivery) and the portfolio holder for Environment, Waste Management Policy and Shared Services, the Insurance and Risk Management Team and Cormac Solutions, the Council’s service provider. We have also taken note of the findings of the Audit Committee drill down report into Highway Infrastructure Maintenance. Externally we have drawn on national guidance and codes of practice. Supporting Information Appendices: Appendix 1 - Infrastructure Asset Management Policy Appendix 2 - Infrastructure Asset Management Strategy Appendix 3 - Highway Maintenance Manual Background Papers: None. Approval and Clearance of Report All Reports: Final Report Sign Offs This report has been

cleared by OR not significant/ not required

Date

Finance Required for all reports

Legal (if significant/required)

Equality Impact Assessment (if significant/required)

EIA Completed

Human Resources (if significant/required)

Property (if significant/required)

Procurement (if significant/required)

Information Services (if significant/required)

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Appendix 5 – Life Cycle Planning Tool Kit Data Included as additional PDF file

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Appendix 6 – Value for Money – Service Provider

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The TECKAL model that was adopted by Cornwall Council to develop an Alternative Service Delivery model (ASD) that has the commercial strength of the private sector and the service delivery ethic that aligns with the Council’s priorities.

Value for money that CORMAC provide Cornwall Council

CORMAC successes in tendering last year resulted in winning £32 million out a possible of £42 million of work in 12/13 giving a percentage of 76%, which is substantially higher than the norm in the industry .

CORMAC has won 90% of the work tendered by CC through the Civil Engineering

framework under a £1 million

CORMAC regularly market tests the local supply chain for the provision of plant, equipment and construction materials.

CORMAC Surface dressing rates were compared with a large market supplier in

12/13, the results of which demonstrated that CORMAC rates are 5% cheaper.

CORMAC surfacing rates are regularly compared with competitors and have generally proved to be between 10% and 20% cheaper.

CORMAC regularly wins tenders for Town and Parish councils who market test for

some of the services devolved such as grounds maintenance, parks and gardens and toilet cleaning and maintenance current work value in excess of £500,000 per annum.

CORMAC's quarry at Penzance acts as a market regulator for dry stone and bituminous materials, without which the council would be put at considerable risk in the commercial market and it is estimated that CORMAC`S approach to procurement of these products offers upwards of £500,000 savings per annum.

CORMAC purchases £2.6m worth of shared services from Cornwall Council every

year, which helps the council to maintain a critical mass of support staff.

CORMAC contributes £1.54m towards the council’s pension deficit which would otherwise have to be met from the council’s front line budgets. If the works that CORMAC currently undertake were “outsourced" then the council would be responsible for the ongoing pension’s deficit.

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All of CORMACs profits are returned to the council in the form of dividend or rebate which allows the council to reinvest in front line services. The dividend return for 2012/13 exceeded £5.8m with a target of £6.3m for 2013/14.

In total we return in excess £10 million to the council each year in dividend, service

level agreements and contribution to the council’s pension deficit. Added Value that CORMAC provide Cornwall Council and the people of

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CORMAC puts “SAFETY FIRST” in everything we do, having a highly trained experienced and dedicated workforce that are quite often faced with challenging engineering or service delivery problems.

It must not be underestimated how important a skilled workforce like CORMAC`S

is, in managing and mitigating risks that could affect both the business and our clients reputation.

It has been calculated that for every £1 CORMAC spend 86p is spent in the local

economy, supporting the local supply chain and local SMEs in addition to our employees of which we employ 1622 full and part time staff, 1082 FTE, that also spend and contribute to the local economy.

CORMAC supports the local economy by creating well paid jobs and invests in a number of training schemes. This has resulted in providing opportunities for 20 new Apprenticeships, 8 Technicians and 8 Graduates that are following recognised training and development schemes.

CORMAC regularly supports community projects and the voluntary sector in Cornwall.

With our network teams actively involved with volunteers. It is estimated that groups such as the ramblers, friends groups and Cornwall in bloom provide over 30,000 hours of their own free time per annum.

CORMAC provide the delivery of the School Crossing Patrol service at cost for the

authority without which the council would need to reduce the number of crossing staff.

The council has flexibility in the way that works are allocated without being concerned about contractual rights. This would not necessarily be the case where services are delivered through external providers.

Both the Council and CORMAC work together in partnership in the delivery of

services without the threats of compensation claims and contractual arguments that would otherwise affect the council’s budgets.

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CORMAC have also engaged with the Probation Service and through the Community Pay Back scheme have provided nearly 3000 hours in labour already this year. CORMAC have funded to deliver various tasks such as grass cutting and weeding in various parks and churchyards.

CORMAC manage 60,000 litres of bunkered fuel for the authority which will

provide significant resilience, especially for the emergency services in times of shortage.

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Appendix 7 – Email from NAO

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_____________________________________________ From: PAYNE, Tracey Sent: 06 May 2014 16:28 To: 'akerr@cornwall.gov.uk' Cc: 'a.stevenson@cornwall.gov.uk'; TERRY, Alison Subject: Reference to Cornwall Council in a National Audit Office value for money study 'Maintaining Strategic Infrastructure: Roads' Importance: High     Dear Mr Kerr,   You may be aware that the National Audit Office is currently carrying out a value for money study ‘ Maintaining strategic infrastructure: roads’, which we expect to publish on 6 June. The report is expected to be used as evidence in a hearing of the Committee of Public Accounts in Parliament, on 18 June 2014.    During our fieldwork we reviewed slides that your head of Infrastructure Asset Management, Andy Stevenson, had published on‐line. We found them very useful and have included some information from them in our provisional audit findings as an example of good practice. Before publication we contact any organisations named in our reports to confirm the factual accuracy of such references. The references relevant to Cornwall Council are attached. I would be grateful for your response by 14 May to allow us to meet our publication schedule.    Please note that these extracts should be treated as confidential, in line with our standard guidance below:   This document is the property of the National Audit Office. The document has been prepared as the basis for an official Report to be presented to Parliament in due course. It is supplied in confidence solely for the purpose of verifying the accuracy and completeness of the information contained in it and to obtain views on the provisional conclusions reached. It contains information which has been obtained by the National Audit Office under statutory powers solely to discharge statutory functions. Neither the document nor any of its contents should be disclosed to any other person unless such disclosure is authorised by the National Audit Office. The document must be safeguarded at all times to prevent publication or other improper use of its contents. Unauthorised disclosure may result in legal proceedings.   Many thanks for your help, regards Tracey Payne Please reply to alison.terry@nao.gsi.gov.uk as I shall not be in the office again until 27 May     Tracey Payne | Audit Principal National Audit Office, 157-197 Buckingham Palace Road, Victoria, London, SW1W 9SP

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