en.Wedoany.com Reported - Herefordshire Council has brought highway and public realm services back in-house and changed its engineering delivery partner to enhance local control and improve service outcomes for residents.
Highway and public realm services cover maintenance work such as roads, drainage, street lighting, street cleaning, green spaces, and winter gritting. Under the new arrangement, these services are overseen day-to-day by the council internally, while engineering work is carried out by the new delivery partner, M Group, and a range of approved local contractors through a new framework. Both parties are committed to delivering reliable, high-quality services to communities across Herefordshire.
Councillor Dan Hurcomb, Cabinet Member for Local Engagement and Community Resilience, said that by bringing control back in-house, the council can focus more on what matters most to residents: better roads, well-maintained spaces, and services that respond more quickly to local needs. He emphasized that this shift helps deliver services in a high-quality, cost-effective manner and ensures no disruption during the termination of the existing contract with Balfour Beatty Living Places.
The new partnership with M Group emphasizes collaboration, safety, and efficiency. M Group has also committed to delivering social value through the contract as part of its work in the county, including supporting local employment, skills development, and community initiatives. Kevin Cotterell, Contract Director at M Group, said the company looks forward to working with the council to deliver safer, greener highways for the people of Herefordshire and to bring M Group's best resources into service delivery. He noted that the company has been preparing for months to ensure a smooth transition and will invest in equipment and fleet, adopting innovative approaches to improve road maintenance quality.
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