Purpose

To provide an update to Cabinet on the proposed spend programme and to ensure all necessary approvals are in place to progress the Active Travel England funded work programme. That Cabinet approves the acceptance of the Active Travel Capability Fund uplift of £142,535 awarded on behalf of Department for Transport.

Decision

RESOLVED to:

 

1)   
Approve the progression
of the Active Travel England Programme detailed in the report;

 

2)   
Formally approve
the acceptance of the Active Travel Capability Fund grant of £142,535.00
provided under Section 31 of the Local Government Act, 2003 to support
development of the Hope Valley Master Plan;

 

3)   
Approve the
launching of online and in person public engagement activities to further
develop the Active Travel Master plans.

 

4)   
Delegate to the
Executive Director for Place, in association with the Cabinet Member for
Infrastructure and Environment, the authority to amend or modify the Active
Travel Masterplan programme as required, if it remains consistent with the
Council’s objectives.

 

5)   
Approve the
addition of three projects (as detailed in the report) to the l2023-2024
Commercial Pipeline so all necessary procurement activity can commence; and

 

6)   
Delegate to the
Executive Director for Place, in association with the Cabinet Member for
Infrastructure and Environment, the authority to award subsequent contract
following procurement activities referenced in the report.