Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: March 26, 2025

Purpose:

Content: 12.1 This report outlines the proposed Local and Neighbourhood Transport Complimentary Programme (LaNTCP) for 2025/26 and seeks approval to proceed with development and implementation of the proposals subject to the necessary capital programme, traffic orders, and route management approvals being acquired.   It also seeks approval to proceed with taking projects within the programmes through the Council’s capital approval process.     12.2 RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Transport, Regeneration and Climate Policy Committee:-   (a)  approves the proposed 2025/26 LaNTCP capital programme subject to the capital and legislative approvals being obtained; and   (b)  continues to delegate authority to the Assistant Director for City Transport (referred to in reports in respect of previous years’ programmes under their prior title as the Head of Strategic Transport, Sustainability, and Infrastructure) to make reserved commissioning decisions in order to progress these schemes to completion.     12.3 Reasons for Decision     12.3.1 The proposed LaNTP programme balances the availability of funding sources with local and national policy to give a clear focus for the 2025/26 and financial year, with an opportunity for changes to be considered by Committee that could be made during the year. It also maximises the benefits from contributions from external resources, including private sector developers. 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.     12.4 Alternatives Considered and Rejected     12.4.1 Do nothing’ has been considered but is not considered appropriate as this will result in projects not being delivered. The LaNTP programme would not be introduced and the opportunity for economic, environmental and societal benefits will be missed.     12.4.2 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.