Minute 707 (Cabinet Agenda Item No. 21 refers, report circulated separately)

Referred direct by Cabinet

The Committee considered Minute 707 of Cabinet held on Thursday, 16th January 2020, which had been referred direct by Cabinet to the Scrutiny Committee for consideration, together with the report of the Deputy Chief Executive and Executive Director (Growth & Housing).  This set out an approach and timeline to develop a transport strategy using service design principles which, once completed, will set the context for the review of the Local Transport Plan (LTP).

The Executive Councillor for Transport, Capital, Inward Investment gave his assurances that any reference to “Taxis” would be amended to include “hackney carriages”.

Resolved:-

That the following decisions of Cabinet be noted:

“1.  That the progress with developing a transport strategy, be noted.

2.  That the timetable for engaging stakeholders about a transport strategy for the Borough, be endorsed.”

This is an Executive Function

Cabinet Member: Cllr Woodley

Report of Deputy Chief Executive and Executive Director (Growth and Housing) – report to follow

The Cabinet considered a report of the Deputy Chief Executive and Executive Director (Growth and Housing) setting out an approach and timeline to develop a transport strategy using service design principles which, once completed, will set the context for the review of the Local Transport Plan (LTP).

Resolved:-

1.  That the progress with developing a transport strategy, be noted.

2.  That the timetable for engaging stakeholders about a transport strategy for the Borough, be endorsed.

Reason for Decision

In line with the Council’s Vision and Values, the proposed approach ensures that the views and needs of the Council’s customers, residents and businesses are at the heart of the new service design and transport strategy.

Other Options

Doing nothing would mean that the current LTP would be out of date and would be inconsistent with the 2050 outcomes.

This is an Executive Function

Referred direct to Place Scrutiny Committee

Cabinet Member: Cllr Woodley