Agenda item

9.1

The Transport Programmes Manager submitted a report that provided an update on delivery of the carry forward within the 2023/24 Local and Neighbourhood Transport Complimentary (formerly known as the Local Transport Plan) and Road Safety Fund capital programmes, as well as the 2024/25 programme approved by the Committee on 13^th March 2024.

The report also sought approval to proceed with taking variations within the programmes through the Council’s capital approval process.

9.2

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

1.     notes the 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; and

2.     approves the variations within the programmes (highlighted in sections 2.6 to 2.25 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 Finance and Performance Policy Committee.

9.3

Reasons for Decision

9.3.1

The proposed LaNTP and RSF programmes balances the availability of funding sources with local and national policy to give a clear focus for the 2024/25 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 to 2026/27. 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.

9.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

9.4.1

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.

9.4.2

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.

28.1

The Transport Programmes Manager and the Assistant Director City Transport presented a report that provided an update on delivery of the carry forward within the 2023/24 Local and Neighbourhood Transport Complimentary (formerly known as the Local Transport Plan) and Road Safety Fund capital programmes, as well as the 2024/25 programme approved by the Committee on 13 March 2024. The report also sought approval to proceed with taking variations within the programmes through the Council’s capital approval process.

28.2

In response to Member’s questions, officers agreed to provide further information on which elements had been added to the trial for the EV chargepoints project and any lessons learned, a timeline update on the outline programme for Abbey Lane scheme and whether delays in the rotation of the units in the Vehicle Activated Sign (VAS) programme had prevented data analysis from being completed.

28.3

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

1.     notes the 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; and

2.     approves the variations within the programmes (highlighted in sections 2.6 to 2.25 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 Finance and Performance Policy Committee.

28.4

Reasons for Decision

28.4.1

The proposed LaNTP and RSF programmes balances the availability of funding sources with local and national policy to give a clear focus for the 2024/25 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 to 2026/27. 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.

28.5

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

28.5.1

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.

28.5.2

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.