There is a particular need to continue delivering the programme of vaccination to Sussex residents.
The Oxford vaccine
4. What impact will it have on the county? Mr Clubb said: In agreeing the decision it allows us to step up further and strengthen our response. So, for example, this might include making more use of our volunteer groups and preparing the details of that. And (working out) what is the extra capacity needed across this range of services. It also enables us, if it s appropriate to do so, to request additional support from the government. .So it puts us on that footing that allows us to prepare, strengthen and support our public sector colleagues as we deal with what is going to be a really challenging few weeks.
Watch: How local authorities will improve future highways asset management
This video was first broadcast at NCE’s Future of Transport conference 2020.
NCE news editor Rob Horgan is joined by Surrey County Council group manager for network and asset management Amanda Richards, Transport for the South East chief officer Rupert Clubb and Adept Engineering Board vice chair James Bailey to discuss how highway asset management will evolve over the next decade and beyond.
The group considers what lessons have been learnt from the maintenance contracts and priorities of the last decade before looking at how technology is changing the approach to asset management and the capabilities of highways engineers.