Issue - meetings

Consideration has been given to an update on progress with the Council’s programme of investment in the local transport network, including funding received through the Local Transport Plan (LTP) process; a review of implementing the 2016/17 programme and an outline of the 2017/18 programme

RESOLVED -

(i)

That the estimated final outturn relating to the transport capital programme for 2016/17 as set out in appendix 3 to the report be approved.

(ii)

That the proposed programme for 2017/18 as set out in appendices 4-6 be approved subject to it being noted that there may be a need to review scheme priorities during the course of the financial year in line with the available resources

(iii)

That the Service Director, Development, Transport and Public Protection be authorised to award the relevant works to the Service Director, Street Scene under the terms of the Highways, Drainage & Street Lighting Maintenance Contract.

(iv)

That the Service Director, Development, Transport and Public Protection be authorised to make changes to the approved indicative programme following consultation with the Cabinet Member for Environment and Transport as and when the need arises.

The above decisions have been made to enable the design and implementation of transport schemes in support of the Tyne and Wear Local Transport Plan and the Council’s policy objectives.