Purpose

The
report provides an introduction and background to the KCC
consultation on the Draft Kent Local Transport Plan and sets out
the contents of the consultation document and arrangements for
making representations to the consultation, which ends on 18
September 2023.  The report then
provides a draft representation to be submitted to the consultation
on behalf of TWBC.

Decision

RESOLVED – That the Kent County
Council (KCC) consultation on the Local Transport Plan for Kent be
noted, and the consultation questionnaire response attached at
Appendix A and B of this report be formally submitted to the
consultation on or before the deadline of 18 September 20232 be
approved. 

Reasons for the decision

By
agreeing to submit the representation to the KCC consultation
ensures that TWBC has fully engaged with the consultation and the
opportunity provided by it to inform the emerging Local Transport
Plan for Kent.

Alternative options considered

Do
nothing – Do not make representations to the consultation and
consequently miss an important opportunity to input into the Local
Transport Plan for Kent.
 
Agree
to submit an alternative representation – This would require
further discussion with officers and Councillors to inform the
response which could mean the consultation deadline is not
met.