Director of Roads Transport for London Dana Skelley Director of Roads Transport for London

Transforming London’s Highways Management (TLHM) LoHAC Creating a culture for Delivery Highways Systems Client Collaboration

TLHM Board Members Organisation Former Members Dana Skelley TfL (Chair) Steven Dennis TfL (LoHAC) Kevin Smith TfL (Finance) Ken Cole Capital Ambition Zerrin Lovett Cabinet Office (ex OGC) Dave Starling London Borough of Bromley (Procurement) Andy Evans London Borough of Hillingdon (Finance) Martin Holland London Borough of Islington (Highways) Jenny Isaac London Borough of Brent (Highways) Paul Rogers London Borough of Newham (Highways) Stephen Skinner London Borough of Enfield (Highways) Martin Reading London Borough of Camden (Highways) Former Members Martin Sachs (LoTAG, London Borough of Lambeth) Gordon Pragnell (LoTAG, London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham)

About HMEP … Overview of HMEP The challenge The programme In a nutshell … The HMEP offer 5 elements of the offer Products, tools and resources Who’s HMEP aimed at? The delivery network Advocates and the HMEP programme London’s Initiative TLHM How you can get involved with HMEP

Overview of HMEP The Challenge The CSR in 2010 brought about unprecedented cuts to local budgets, coupled with increased operating costs; Highways are part of a broader public service picture, but severe recent winters took their toll on an asset and led to adverse publicity; Sector must find ensure that our highways are maintained and managed in the most efficient way; People within the sector need to make efficiencies happen; so a key focus will be on culture and behavioural change; How we measure performance can drive efficiencies; and need to be aware of political drivers CSR Version 1-2, 2nd February 2012

Overview of HMEP The programme HMEP is a sector-led transformation programme to maximise returns from highways investment and deliver efficient and effective services Programme runs to 2018, sponsored by DfT who are providing £6m funding Links with Government Construction Strategy and Infrastructure UK Review Consistent with ‘localism’ agenda - providing the tools and opportunities - not central direction Partnership working between public and private sectors Programme team consists of local highway and transport authorities and private sector representatives

Overview of HMEP In a nutshell … The foundation stones The HMEP offer (under development) Efficiency benefits “By the sector, for the sector” Practical and adaptable approaches Results driven 1 Corporate Review 2 Signposting + 3 Knowledge Hub 4 Efficiency products and tools This slide sets out the core messages about HMEP. HMEP is about identifying practical approaches to drive efficiencies and deliver results in the Highway Maintenance arena HMEP is ‘by the sector for the sector’: getting involved will ensure we all reap the benefits HMEP revolves around a 5 part offer (currently under development): health check signposting knowledge hub efficiencies projects special interest groups 5 Good Practice Version 1-2, 2nd February 2012

The HMEP offer The 5 elements Ref Elements Description Status 1 Corporate Review Will allow you to undertake a systematic review of performance, get input from peers/experts, identify and prioritise opportunities for efficiencies. Under development – due end 2012 2 Signposting Will allow you to get input from experts and identify resources that can be used or adapted to your needs. 3 Knowledge Hub Will allow you to identify good practice, products, tools and resources, and access information to inform decisions. 4 Efficiency products and tools These will be specifically commissioned new efficiencies initiatives to provide ready-made solutions, access advice and guidance on issues and introduce new ways of working. Pilots in progress – tools and resources due from mid 2012 5 Good Practice The sharing of good practice will allow you to identify new ways of working that have already been tested, and save resources by adapting work undertaken elsewhere.

The HMEP offer Products, tools and resources Category Elements Collaboration Collaborative Alliances Toolkit Shared Services Arrangements Toolkit Procurement , contracting and standardisation Supply Chain Review Procurement Route Choice Toolkit Standard Form of Contract Standard Highway Maintenance Specification and Standard Details Asset Management Asset Management Lifecycle Planning Toolkit Deterioration Model for Bituminous Surfacing Guidance on how to Manage and Maintain Highway Drainage Assets Review / Update on Asset Management Advice within CSS Framework and Other Publications since 2005 Pothole Review as a Response to Recent Severe Winter Weather Asset Management Practitioner Training Benchmarking and performance Comparative Performance Data Identification and Dissemination Cost / Quality / Customer Perception Measures of Value for Money

The HMEP offer Controlled release of products Define A problem or opportunity is identified, benefits and costs outlined Design Product becomes a concept, with full input from the sector Release Product made widely available for general adoption Early Enabler A ‘trial’ period where the product is tested with a small number of organisations who provide detailed feedback

The HMEP Offer Who’s HMEP aimed at? HMEP will provide practical guidance on efficiencies that will be of interest to local authorities, supplier organisations and representative bodies It will identify Strategic opportunities for efficiency savings and changes to the way the sector works, which will be of particular interest to Chief Executives, Council Leaders and highway leads Will build on existing good practice and collaboration between public and private partners Whilst it is sector driven, the Department for Transport also has an interest in improvements in delivery

The Delivery Network Advocates and the HMEP team Advocates have been identified : Jason Russell (Surrey County Council) Steve Kent (Cheshire and Chester West Council) Matthew Lugg (Leicestershire Council) Dana Skelley (Transport for London) The role of Advocates is to lead the programme and work with the sector to support efficiency activities – for example by signposting people to tools, resources and good practice and helping to shape the future agenda for highways efficiencies

The Delivery Network Advocates and the HMEP team Resources North Midlands London South In time a delivery network will be established to support Advocates: Champions (local co-ordinator for efficiency tools, resources and practices) Sponsors (senior influencer/decision make who is committed to HMEP) HTMA reps (private sector representatives who understand the efficiency agenda) Subject Matter Experts (who have specialist insight into a particular aspect of the efficiencies agenda) The delivery network will be in place from Summer 2012 We have a central HMEP function and a regional network of advocates We may have a hierarchy of plans from national to sub-national and local Existing networks (NHT, APSE…) Version 1-2, 2nd February 2012

How you can get involved in HMEP Speak to an Advocate to discuss your needs and ideas Volunteer to get involved – for example, in user testing HMEP tools and resources, being a champion or subject matter expert, provide case studies 3. Visit the HMEP website (currently being refreshed): http://www.dft.gov.uk/topics/local-authorities/hmep/ 4. Send us an email highwaysefficiency@dft.gsi.gov.uk