KD 5557 - Approach to motor vehicle exemptions for transport projects

October 16, 2026 Cabinet Member for Environment (Cabinet member) Key decision Awaiting outcome View on council website

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Summary

The Cabinet Member for Environment decided on 16/10/2026 to approve the approach to motor vehicle exemptions for transport projects. This decision was recorded as for determination.

The Cabinet decided on 22 April 2026 to approve the 2026/27 Capital programme budget for Highway Operations of £7,165k. They also approved the use of £3,165k DfT grant and £3,979k from capital receipts for various schemes. The Cabinet delegated authority to the Director of Transport, Climate and Place to approve placing orders, procure contracts, and amend the programme of works and funding allocations within approved budgets. They also delegated authority to the Executive Director of Environment and Communities to approve the transfer of £7.5m for Lea Valley Bridge and to approve an increase to the capital programme if further funding becomes available.

The Leader of the Council, Cllr Alessandro Georgiou, decided on 16 October 2026 to appoint Akin Durowoju as an Independent Non-Executive Director to the board of Housing Gateway Limited (HGL). He also agreed that the number of Independent Directors would be increased to three for a period of six months from the appointment date.

Supporting Documents

Borough Capital Programme 202627 - Highways and Street Scene report.pdf
Cabinet Report.pdf
Appendix 1.pdf
Appendix 2.pdf
Non-Key Decision Report.pdf

Details

ReferenceCall-ins0
OutcomeFor Determination
Decision date16 Oct 2026
Effective from2 May 2026
Lead officerRichard Eason
Subject to call-inYes