Council and councillors

Report no: 25/2021

(Key decision)

1.    Cabinet noted the current programme of work and timeframe for updating the programme.

2.    Cabinet approved the request to allocate £900,000 towards the 2021/22 Integrated Transport Capital Programme.

3.     Cabinet approved the decision making proposals and requested delegated powers

Councillor Stephenson, as the relevant Cabinet Member, elaborated on the report and noted that the report followed on from a paper taken to Cabinet on 12th January 2021 which set out revisions to the Highway and Transport Concern Process (HTCP), along with clarifications surrounding timeframes and distinctions between the HTCP, the Highways Transport Working Group and the Integrated Transport Capital Programme. It was reported that the HTCP provided a mechanism for Rutland communities to highlight any concerns they may have regarding traffic management, walking and cycling infrastructure, parking provision or public transport infrastructure.

It was reported that when preparing the Integrated Transport Capital Programme, community concern schemes identified as ‘essential’ or ‘necessary’ will be prioritised over those identified as ‘beneficial’ or ‘amenity’. Community concern schemes identified as ‘beneficial’ or ‘amenity’ would be unlikely to receive funding through the Integrated Transport Block, but would be kept on a list for consideration should grant funding or developer contributions become available in the future

It was noted that in order to simplify matters and ensure funding was spent where it would be most beneficial, Highway and Transport schemes would be funded from one pot of money. Previously, funding allocations had been split across a number of areas but it was considered that the simplification of funding would enable more efficient use of the budget available.

In response to questions asked, Councillor Stephenson reported that the in-house fleet of vehicles were to be replaced; 4 having been kept for emergencies.

RESOLVED:

1.    That the current programme of work and timeframe for updating the programme be noted

2.    That the request to allocate £900,000 towards the 2021/22 Integrated Transport Capital Programme be approved.

3.     That the decision making proposals and requested delegated powers be approved