RESOLVED that
1)
the current five year programme of works be remodelled
into a two year rolling programme;
2)
the existing
arrangement with the external forestry consultant be continued
until 31 March 2010. Officers will appoint a suitable consultant via
the Council’s procurement procedures with effect from
1 April 2010 for a period of four
years with the option to extend the contract for one additional
year;
3)
the works be let on a bi-annual basis based on
competitive quotations and subject to availability and satisfactory
performance by the contractors; and
4) proposals for works to improve the aging footpath network within the woodland areas and any consequential capital bids be brought to the Committee in due course, including the identification of any potential external sources for funding of new or improved footpaths.