Purpose

To approve minor amendments to strengthen the
active travel implementation plan following consultation feedback,
to approve adoption of the final version of the plan, and to note
the feedback received and suggestions made as part of the public
consultation and stakeholder engagement exercises on the draft
plan.

Content

Cabinet noted the comments made by Councillor
Long, who had requested to speak in relation to the Active Travel
Implementation Plan, in order to highlight concerns regarding
provision designed specifically to prioritise the safety of
pedestrians, particularly those with disabilities, in encouraging
walking and not only cycling as an active mode of
travel.  Highlighting issues relating to
street clutter (including street signs, furniture and EV charging
points) as well as current operation of the dockless bike scheme
and contractor and lack of consultation with the Brent Connect
Consultative Forums and Brent Disability Forum, Councillor Long
advised she was keen to ensure the Plan was subject to ongoing
scrutiny taking account of the safety and needs of pedestrians
recognising their contribution towards encouraging more active
forms of travel.
 
Having noted the comments made by Councillor
Long in seeking to represent the needs and interest of pedestrians
Cabinet RESOLVED:
 

(1)    To approve:

 

(a)    the minor amendments
proposed to strengthen the plan following consultation feedback, as
detailed within paragraph 3.4 of this report.

 

(b)    to adopt the final
version of the Active Travel Implementation Plan incorporating the
amendments under (a) above, as detailed within Appendix A of the
report.

 

(2)    To note the feedback
received and suggestions made by the public and various
stakeholders as part of the recent public consultation and
stakeholder engagement exercises on the draft plan, as set out in
the Community Consultation Report attached as Appendix B to the
report.
 
Eligible for call-in:
Yes

 
Deadline for submission of
call-in: 6pm on Tuesday 4 June 24