Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: April 29, 2025

Purpose: To consider the outcome of public consultation on the Borough's fourth Local Transport Plan (LTP4) and seek a recommendation to Council for its adoption.

Content: RECOMMENDED to Council that:   i.       The outcome of the LTP4 public consultation and proposed amendments to the plan and its approach (Annex 1) are noted;   ii.     The LTP4 policy document (Annex 2) is adopted as the Council’s principal transport policy for the period 2025-2037.    

Reasons for the decision: The Council could continue to rely on the existing LTP3. This is not recommended as the plan is now considered out of date as national policy on climate change and transport has progressed since the current plan was adopted in 2011.

Alternative options considered: The Council could continue to rely on the existing LTP3. This is not recommended as the plan is now considered out of date as national policy on climate change and transport has progressed since the current plan was adopted in 2011.