Agenda item

13.1

The Committee considered a report of the Executive Director of City Futures that provided an update on delivery of the carry forward within the 2022/2023 Local and Neighbourhood Transport Complimentary (formerly known as the Local Transport Plan) and Road Safety Fund capital programmes, as well as the 2023/24 programme approved by committee on 16th March 2023.

13.2

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

i.               Note 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.

ii.              Approve the variations within the programmes (highlighted in sections 1.13 to 1.31 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 Strategy and Resources committee.

iii.             Note the potential effect on future years’ programmes, with the 2024/25 programme being subject to another report early in the new calendar year.

13.3

Reasons for Decision

13.3.1

The proposed LaNTP and RSF programmes balances the availability of funding sources with local and national policy to give a clear focus for the 2023/24 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. 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.

13.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

13.4.1

‘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.

13.4.2

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.

13.1

The Committee considered a report of the Executive Director of City Futures that provided an update on delivery of the carry forward within the 2022/2023 Local and Neighbourhood Transport Complimentary (formerly known as the Local Transport Plan) and Road Safety Fund capital programmes, as well as the 2023/24 programme approved by committee on 16th March 2023.

13.2

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

i.               Note 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.

ii.              Approve the variations within the programmes (highlighted in sections 1.13 to 1.31 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 Strategy and Resources committee.

iii.             Note the potential effect on future years’ programmes, with the 2024/25 programme being subject to another report early in the new calendar year.

13.3

Reasons for Decision

13.3.1

The proposed LaNTP and RSF programmes balances the availability of funding sources with local and national policy to give a clear focus for the 2023/24 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. 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.

13.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

13.4.1

‘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.

13.4.2

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.