Agenda item

11.1

The Executive Director, Place submitted a report on the delivery of a programme of transport projects funded nationally, including the Local Transport Plan (LTP), Local Sustainable Transport Fund (LSTF) and Better Buses Area Fund (BBAF) and setting out the current priorities for delivery prior to approval of the Council’s budget.

11.2

RESOLVED: That the Committee:-

(a)

welcomes the additional transport funding that is being allocated in 2012/13 and 2013/14;

(b)

endorses the current 2012/13 and 2013/14 programmes for Local Sustainable Transport Funds and Better Buses Area Funds as approved by the Department for Transport;

(c)

notes the differing levels of flexibility available for the various funding streams;

(d)

approves the proposed allocations of Local Transport Plan monies for 2013/14 as indicative priorities for consideration within the Council’s overall budget setting process, due to be received by Cabinet early in the New Year; and

(e)

instructs the Executive Director, Place to seek appropriate financial approval for each project through the Council’s formal Capital Approval process.

11.3

Reasons for Decision

11.3.1

Council Officers have worked with South Yorkshire partners, South Yorkshire Integrated Transport Authority Members and the relevant Cabinet Lead Members to ensure that the proposed LTP capital programme for 2013/14 and the current LSTF and BBAF programmes meet the objectives of ‘A vision for Excellent Transport’, ‘Standing up for Sheffield’ and the Sheffield City Region Transport Strategy.

11.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

11.4.1

The splits in funding of each block could be spent in any number of ways. However, the current proposal is based on the City Council working with South Yorkshire partners and Cabinet Lead Members on Transport, Highways and Environmental matters to ensure that the proposed LTP capital programme for 2013/14 meets the objectives of ‘A vision for Excellent Transport’, ‘Standing up for Sheffield’ and the South Yorkshire LTP whilst maximising the opportunities presented through the “Streets Ahead” Programme.

11.4.2

For LSTF and Better Buses, alternative options are limited as the bids were based on delivering specific types of outputs and outcomes. However, within that scope, there is some flexibility to change the specific locations of interventions.

11.5

Any Interest Declared or Dispensation Granted

None

11.6

Reason for Exemption if Public/Press Excluded During Consideration

None

11.7

Respective Director Responsible for Implementation

Simon Green, Executive Director, Place.

11.8

Relevant Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee If Decision Called In

Economic and Environmental Wellbeing.

11.1

The Executive Director, Place submitted a report on the delivery of a programme of transport projects funded nationally, including the Local Transport Plan (LTP), Local Sustainable Transport Fund (LSTF) and Better Buses Area Fund (BBAF) and setting out the current priorities for delivery prior to approval of the Council’s budget.

11.2

RESOLVED: That the Committee:-

(a)

welcomes the additional transport funding that is being allocated in 2012/13 and 2013/14;

(b)

endorses the current 2012/13 and 2013/14 programmes for Local Sustainable Transport Funds and Better Buses Area Funds as approved by the Department for Transport;

(c)

notes the differing levels of flexibility available for the various funding streams;

(d)

approves the proposed allocations of Local Transport Plan monies for 2013/14 as indicative priorities for consideration within the Council’s overall budget setting process, due to be received by Cabinet early in the New Year; and

(e)

instructs the Executive Director, Place to seek appropriate financial approval for each project through the Council’s formal Capital Approval process.

11.3

Reasons for Decision

11.3.1

Council Officers have worked with South Yorkshire partners, South Yorkshire Integrated Transport Authority Members and the relevant Cabinet Lead Members to ensure that the proposed LTP capital programme for 2013/14 and the current LSTF and BBAF programmes meet the objectives of ‘A vision for Excellent Transport’, ‘Standing up for Sheffield’ and the Sheffield City Region Transport Strategy.

11.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

11.4.1

The splits in funding of each block could be spent in any number of ways. However, the current proposal is based on the City Council working with South Yorkshire partners and Cabinet Lead Members on Transport, Highways and Environmental matters to ensure that the proposed LTP capital programme for 2013/14 meets the objectives of ‘A vision for Excellent Transport’, ‘Standing up for Sheffield’ and the South Yorkshire LTP whilst maximising the opportunities presented through the “Streets Ahead” Programme.

11.4.2

For LSTF and Better Buses, alternative options are limited as the bids were based on delivering specific types of outputs and outcomes. However, within that scope, there is some flexibility to change the specific locations of interventions.

11.5

Any Interest Declared or Dispensation Granted

None

11.6

Reason for Exemption if Public/Press Excluded During Consideration

None

11.7

Respective Director Responsible for Implementation

Simon Green, Executive Director, Place.

11.8

Relevant Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee If Decision Called In

Economic and Environmental Wellbeing.