Managing our highway assets
Highway infrastructure assets
The highway infrastructure assets in Derby are by far the Council’s biggest asset and are valued at almost £2.8 billion. A significant part of that are the roads and footways valued at £1.2 billion. The assets are used daily by the majority of the travelling public for commuting, business, social and leisure activities. They are fundamental to the economic, social and environmental wellbeing of local communities and to the prosperity of the city. As stewards of the highway infrastructure assets, we must demonstrate that we have provided adequate provision for their upkeep and safety as can be reasonably expected
In line with the Well Managed Highway Infrastructure Code of Practice: October 2016 and the Department for Transport Incentive Fund Self-Assessment process, we have reviewed our existing policy and strategy and updated the content to reflect national guidance. These documents set out the principles, concepts and approach we have adopted to deliver effective highway infrastructure asset management: