23 June 2008

CSS REWARDS EXCELLENCE

CSS has made special awards to two associates who have made outstanding contributions to its work in the past year.

The duo received the awards at the CSS annual luncheon in London. They are:

Chris Capps, Cambridgeshire County Council

Chris was awarded a certificate of merit, for his contribution to the development of the national pavement management system (UKPMS). Including for the implementation of accredited systems, for the establishment of the owners’ forum, and the introduction and running of a new support contract.

UKPMS is now the standard system for the assessment of UK local road network conditions and for the planning of investment and maintenance on paved carriageways, kerbs, footways and cycle-tracks within the UK.

Nicola Channon, Devon County Council

Nicola received a certificate of merit for her contribution to CSS transport futures work, culminating in the groundbreaking Travel is Good report. 

The study involved a series of select committee-style hearings at which evidence was given by leading transport experts. The final report includes a call on Government to “stay the course” in implementing road pricing and congestion charging tolls, but says that there should be up-front investment first in alternative travel choices, and transparency on how generated revenue is to be spent. 

New CSS President, Brian Smith, comments:  “These awards are richly deserved and go to members who have made outstanding contributions to CSS. Both these projects are playing a significant role in improving everyday life. But they have also played a role in publicly highlighting the role CSS members play.

ENDS

For further information, please contact Susan Tolman at Daybreak Communications on 0845 644 3845 or susan.tolman@daybreakcomm.co.uk

Editors’ notes:

• CSS represents local authority chief officers who manage some of the most pressing issues facing the UK today. Originally known as the County Surveyors’ Society but now simply as “CSS”, membership is drawn from all four corners of the United Kingdom. Members are responsible for three-quarters of the road network, two thirds of the land area and just under half of the population of England and Wales. Operating at the strategic tier of local government, they are closely involved in crucial transport, waste management, environment, planning, energy and economic development issues.

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