Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: October 14, 2025

Purpose: To agree the timetable for developing a new Local Transport Plan (part of the budget and policy and framework) and to agree to publish a final Local Transport Plan Baseline Report following consultation

Content: RESOLVED   KEY DECISION    That the Executive:   a)       Agreed the stages and timetable for producing the North Northamptonshire Local Transport Plan set out in section 5 of this report.   b)       Noted the findings of the public consultation for the Local Transport Plan: Baseline Report.     Reason for Recommendations – Local Transport Plans (LTPs) are statutory documents that outline how local authorities will manage and improve transport within their area. North Northamptonshire Council is required to set out its plans and policies for transport as well as how those plans and policies will be implemented.   The existing Northamptonshire LTP is extremely dated (published in 2012) and cannot now fully reflect the current and future requirements of North Northamptonshire.   The timetable proposes a series of engagement opportunities to support stakeholder and community engagement and ownership of the plan and its preparation.   Alternative Options Considered – The option to pause preparation of the LTP until the Department for Transport publish guidance is not recommended because this could delay the progression of the LTP indefinitely. If the guidance is published during the LTP development timeframe, then an account will be taken of the new guidance as appropriate.