Fewer traffic hold-ups and better travel information. That's the aim of a new council initiative that will bring about better co-ordination of road works and more information for residents, visitors, businesses and the travelling public.

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The Royal Borough wants all the utility companies to work more closely together and with the council to schedule road works effectively so that if one organisation plans to dig for repairs or installations, others can take the opportunity to do their works at the same time. 

This 'joined up working' would be achieved through the council's proposal for a Joint Royal Borough / Utlilty Partnership Charter, which is now being developed and would aim to:

• maximise forward planning

• minimise disruption

• increase information for the public and

• make sure that roads and footways are reinstated to the correct standard.

"We appreciate utilities have to do repairs and installations, but the council wants to work in close co-operation with them so they get it right first time. Council road works also have to be done so we must make sure we are all working closely closely together. The needs of our residents come first at all times."

Council officers will now develop the charter for utility companies to comment on.  It is hoped the new charter will be in operation by the autumn.