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9.1

The Transport Programmes Manager submitted a
report that provided an update on delivery of the carry forward
within the 2023/24 Local and Neighbourhood Transport Complimentary
(formerly known as the Local Transport Plan) and Road Safety Fund
capital programmes, as well as the 2024/25 programme approved by
the Committee on 13th March 2024.
 
The report also sought approval to proceed
with taking variations within the programmes through the
Council’s capital approval process.

 

 

9.2

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the
Transport, Regeneration and Climate Policy Committee:-
 

1.    
notes the progress on the Local and Neighbourhood Transport
Complimentary (LaNTCP - formally known as the Local Transport Plan
Integrated Transport Block) and Road Safety Fund (RSF) programmes;
and
 

2.    
approves the variations within the programmes (highlighted in
sections 2.6 to 2.25 for the LaNTCP, and Appendix B for RSF),
noting the individual projects will still need to go through the
Councils capital process – to be approved by the Finance and
Performance Policy Committee.

 

 

9.3

Reasons for
Decision

 

 

9.3.1

The proposed LaNTP and RSF programmes balances
the availability of funding sources with local and national policy
to give a clear focus for the 2024/25 financial year, with an
opportunity for changes to be considered by Committee that could be
made in future years of the current 5-year programme to 2026/27.
The proposed programme is extensive and ambitious which comes with
its own challenges. The programme utilises internal and external
funding sources and staff resources to deliver change to the
transport system, considering environmental, economic and societal
needs.

 

 

9.4

Alternatives
Considered and Rejected

 

 

9.4.1

Do nothing’ has been considered but is
not considered appropriate as this will result in projects not
being delivered. Both the LaNTP and the RSF programmes would not be
introduced and the opportunity for economic, environmental and
societal benefits will be missed.

 

 

9.4.2

It would also be possible to consider a
different balance between types of schemes as part of the
programme. However, it is felt that the proposed programme achieves
a good balance of economic, environmental and societal benefits to
the communities and businesses in Sheffield.