The Transport and Place Scrutiny Panel is scheduled to receive updates on transport initiatives and future work programmes. Discussions are expected to cover Transport for London's role in the borough and the Council's own transport priorities. The panel will also consider future reports to be discussed at upcoming meetings.

Transport for London (TfL) Update

The panel is scheduled to receive an update on the role of Transport for London (TfL) in supporting transport outcomes within the borough. This update is expected to cover TfL's key priorities, its performance, and how it partners with the Council. A presentation is anticipated on this item.

Cabinet Member Update: Transport Priorities and Work Programme Overview

Councillor Calum O'Byrne Mulligan, Cabinet Member for Transport, Climate Change, Waste and Streets, is scheduled to provide an update on the Council's transport priorities and the delivery of its strategic transport programme. This report outlines the Council's adopted borough-wide Transport Strategy from October 2022, which sets objectives for improving street safety and accessibility, encouraging healthy lifestyles, reducing car dependency, improving air quality, promoting electric vehicles, and supporting growth. The strategy aligns with the Our Greenwich Corporate Plan and the Carbon Neutral Plan, aiming to contribute to the Mayor of London's target of 80% of trips being made by walking, cycling, or public transport by 2041. The report details recent milestones, including the permanent implementation of the West and East Greenwich Neighbourhood Management Scheme, road safety improvements on Plumstead High Street, and the delivery of cycle hangars. The transportation work programme for 2026/27 is also detailed, listing numerous schemes such as local safety schemes, accessibility improvements, healthy walking routes, and cycleway developments across various wards.

Commissioning of Future Reports

The panel is scheduled to consider items planned for its meeting on 12 November 2026. This includes a review of the Cabinet Member for Planning and Development's update on regeneration priorities and work programme, and an assessment of the Place Capital Programme delivery and oversight. The panel is invited to review the scope of these forthcoming reports and specify any detailed information or requirements it wishes to be included.

Declarations of Interest

The report pack includes information regarding declarations of interest. Members are reminded of the Council's Constitution and Code of Conduct, which require them to declare any personal and financial interests in items on the agenda. The report details the definitions of personal and financial interests and the procedures for declaring them. It also lists the outside bodies, joint committees, and school governing bodies to which councillors have been appointed. For example, Councillor Lewis Hurst is listed as a Member of DG Cities Limited and the Greenwich Co-operative Development Agency, while Councillor Tillie Muir is listed as a Member of Greenwich Leisure Ltd, Trinity Laban, and the Sir John Evelyn Charity.

Minutes of Previous Meeting

The panel is requested to confirm the accuracy of the Minutes of the meeting held on 25 February 2026. The report pack includes the minutes from this previous meeting, which covered updates from Govia Thameslink Railway and Southeastern Railway regarding service performance, accessibility, and investment programmes. The minutes from the previous meeting are available for review.