The Farnham Board met to discuss the Farnham Infrastructure Programme, including updates on town centre improvements, cycle schemes, and the A31 corridor. The board was also scheduled to discuss programme risks and review progress against key milestones. The meeting was scheduled to include updates on various projects and address questions from board members.

Farnham Infrastructure Programme Update

The board was scheduled to receive an update on the Farnham Infrastructure Programme, which aims to maintain Farnham as a thriving community and town. According to the agenda, the discussion was to cover several key areas:

• Town Centre Improvement Scheme: The board was scheduled to receive an update on the progress of the Town Centre Improvement Scheme. According to the minutes from the previous meeting, construction was set to begin in February 2025, with detailed phasing plans published online. The board was also scheduled to discuss engagement with Stagecoach to minimise disruption to bus services and the provision of a loading bay in Central Carpark for deliveries.
• Farnham A31 Corridor Update: The board was scheduled to discuss the Farnham A31 Corridor project, including a review to ensure the scheme is still appropriate given cost increases and changes in policies. According to the minutes from the previous meeting, an Outline Business Case was planned for submission in August 2026, with design work and consultation preceding it.
• Short and Medium-Term Interventions: The agenda indicated that the board was scheduled to discuss the Borelli/Riverside Cycle Improvement Scheme and the Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP). According to the progress report, construction had started on the Riverside Walk, and the initial phase priority routes from the LCWIP plan had been agreed for feasibility design.
• Wider Network Management Update: The board was scheduled to receive an update on wider network management issues.
• Programme and Risks: The board was scheduled to discuss the overall programme and associated risks. According to the progress report, key risks included inflation, funding availability, alignment with evolving central government policy, and scope creep.

Completed and Ongoing Projects

The progress report outlined several projects completed since the last meeting:

• 20mph Limits/Zones and Speed Restrictions: Road Safety Audit (RSA) 3 was undertaken.
• Borelli/Riverside Cycle Improvement Scheme: Construction had started.
• Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP): Initial phase priority routes were agreed for stage 2 feasibility design.
• Re-routing of Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs): Continued deployment of ANPR camera vehicle¹. 78 warning notices and 21 penalty charge notices were issued. A site assessment was completed for a fixed traffic enforcement camera on the Odiham Road near the BP Garage.
• Town Centre Improvements: Construction works had started, including completion of Phase 2 and the start of Phase 3.

Activities Planned

The progress report also detailed activities planned up until the next Farnham Board meeting:

• Borelli/Riverside Cycle Improvement Scheme: Completion of construction of Riverside Walk and installation of lighting.
• Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP): Commencement of stage 2 feasibility design for priority cycle/walk schemes.
• Re-routing of Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs): Completion of Section 8 agreement² and placement of HGV restriction warning signs in the Hampshire County Council area.
• Town Centre Improvements: Completion of Phase 3 and commencement of work on Phase 4 (Longbridge junction).

Key Milestones

The progress report included a summary of key milestones for the programme:

• HCC signage installation for Rerouting of HGVs was forecast for Spring 2025.
• Construction completion for the Borelli/Riverside Cycle Improvement Scheme was expected by April 2025.
• Feasibility design start for LCWIP was scheduled for April 2025.
• Construction start for Town Centre Improvements commenced in February 2025.

Other Business

The agenda also included items for questions and discussion, as well as any other business (AOB).