RESOLVED:
That the Cabinet approve, in principle, the proposed bid outlined in this report for funds from Transport for London to implement the Council’s Local Implementation Plan and delegate authority to the Cabinet Member for Property, Highways and Transport to agree any changes or additions prior to the submission deadline and to submit the Council's Local Implementation Plan 2024/25 Delivery Programmebid.
Reasons for decision
Cabinet agreed the Council’s application for Transport for London funding for the ensuing financial year which would provide investment locally in a range of transport schemes. Cabinet also agreed to delegate final approval of the Council’s submission to the Cabinet Member.
The Cabinet Member for Property, Highways and Transport explained the bidding process to Transport for London and the range of projects that the Council proposed to bid for, including cycling training, parking management schemes, school travel and road safety measures along with upgrading the Grand Union Canal towpath and air quality works.
The Leader of the Council regretted the bureaucracy to secure such funding, which he believed should be passported directly to London boroughs in the first instance.
Alternative options considered and rejected
The Cabinet could not agree to submit the Council’s bid and thereby not be in receipt of local transport funding.
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Relevant Select Committee |
Property, Highways and Transport |
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Expiry date for any scrutiny call-in / date decision can be implemented (if no call-in) |
This decision can be called-in by a majority of Members on the Select Committee by 5pm, 20 October 2023 |
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Officer(s) to action |
Sophie Wilmot |
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Directorate |
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Classification |
Public - The report and any background papers relating to this decision by the Cabinet are available to view on the Council's website or by visiting the Civic Centre, Uxbridge. |