In June 2026, the Department for Transport (DfT) published updated requirements and new guidance for local authorities completing the 2026-2027 local roads maintenance transparency report, including reporting requirements for preventative maintenance spend.
This Roadtechs webinar featured a first-hand account from North Yorkshire Council, which is currently Amber-rated and working to strengthen its spend and best-practice position. It also covered how asphalt rejuvenation fits into a preventative maintenance strategy, and how to procure it quickly and compliantly under the Procurement Act 2023.
The webinar also featured North Yorkshire Council’s account of its asset management decision-making. The council is not presenting a final result, rather its experience reflects the journey many local authorities are currently undertaking. The webinar also shared practical examples of procurement under the Procurement Act 2023 that authorities can consider as they develop their own maintenance programmes.
This webinar was not just a supplier talking about their product; it was an example of collaborative best practice to share with other similar local authorities in England.
Attendees gained an understanding of:
- How DfT’s updated transparency requirements address preventative and reactive spend
- How North Yorkshire County Council is using preventative maintenance to strengthen its maintenance strategy and best-practice position
- How asphalt rejuvenation fits into a preventative maintenance strategy
- Which route under the Procurement Act 2023 will move a preventative treatment programme forward fastest in readiness for the 2027 season.
Meet Our Speakers
Iain Summerson – Highway Asset Management Engineer at North Yorkshire Council
Trevor Thompson – Business Manager at Roadtechs Group
Des Bourne – Independent Advisor at Ariaconsult
Helen Blood – Founder at Boundary Marketing & PR
Who Should Watch?
This webinar is suitable for highway asset managers, highway engineers, finance officers responsible for highways budget and procurement officers at local highway authorities in England.