Purpose

1. To provide an overview of plans for upgrading the active travel network across the city
2. To accept and allocate the associated funding requirements to implement the delivery plan from the previously allocated Strategic Community Infrastructure Levy (SCIL) funding following approval from Full Council in 2022/23.

Decision

That the Committee for Transport and Connectivity:

1. Approved the identification and allocation of £1,400,000 for the Active Travel Network Audit and Improvements from the previously allocated SCIL funding following a 2022/23 Full Council approved capital budget amendment.
2. Authorised the Executive Director Growth and Regeneration in consultation with the Chair of the Transport and Connectivity Committee to take all steps required to spend the funding (including procuring and awarding contracts over the key decision threshold) to deliver the programme as set out in this report.
3. Authorised the Executive Director in discussion with the Transport and Connectivity Committee chair to adjust allocation amounts within the overall budget envelope.