Decision details

To endorse the Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan.

Decision:

1.       The Executive endorsed the LCWIP Report subject to clarification of the detail in respect of the proposal for the inclusion of CWZ18 (Station Parade, East Horsley) with proposals for CWZ29 (Bishopsmead Parade); and subject to confirmation of the deadline for the inclusion of any new sites to Phase 1 for which local funding could be available.

2.       That the Joint Strategic Director Economy, Planning and Place be authorised, in consultation with the Lead Councillor with portfolio responsibility for Planning Policy, to make such minor alterations to improve the clarity of the LCWIP as they may deem necessary.

Reason(s):

1.       Endorsement would enable SCC as the Local Transport Authority to adopt the report through their democratic process by showing Borough ‘buy-in’ to the report.

2.       To enable SCC to access DfT funding and other funding streams for active travel infrastructure development.

3.       To endorse the report would align with the Council’s corporate objectives and planning policy on transport, climate change and air quality.

4.       The endorsement would give greater planning weight to the LCWIP Report at planning determination and provide an updated borough-wide network plan for walking & cycling.

5.       To enable minor alterations to be made to the LCWIP should they be necessary prior to publication.

6.       The Executive considered the questions raised by Councillor Catherine Young required clarification.

Other options considered and rejected by the Executive:

Do not endorse the LCWIP Report. This may delay the potential for future investment in walking and cycling.

Details of any conflict of interest declared by the Leader or lead councillors and any dispensation granted:

None.