Issue - meetings

The Shadow Executive considered a report which was listed as item 12 on the agenda for the Executive meeting on 25 July, at page 139.  The report informed the Executive that the Local Transport Plan (LTP) Delivery Report had been prepared and would be issued to the Department for Transport at the end of July.

Having discussed the issues set out in the report, the following comments were agreed:

The Shadow Executive:

·  Was concerned the draft Annual Progress Report (APR) was not available for discussion and wished to call-in the item unless the Shadow Executive Spokesperson, or a substitute Member, was allowed to attend the Executive and speak on this issue as necessary.

·  Was concerned at the failure to deliver on a number of targets, notably regarding cycling - despite the massive amount of money the government provided for Local Transport Plan 1 (LTP1) - and at the risks identified in paragraphs 41-42 of the report to future funding as a result.

·   Was also concerned about, in effect, the abandonment of the completion of the Park & Ride programme and the “hearts and minds” work relating Green Travel Plans, which formed part of LTP1.

·  Had continuing concerns regarding the Bus Location & Information Sub-System (BLISS) and the non-functioning of a number of its components.

·  Was concerned, with regards to parking, that no distinction was made between commuter parking, which came under the original demand management strategy, and local residents’ evening and other parking.

·  Was concerned about the failure to effectively progress the air quality management aspects of LTP1.

RESOLVED:(i) That the Executive be asked to take the above comments into account when considering this item.

(ii)That the item be called in, unless the Executive agree to allow the Shadow Executive Spokesperson, or a substitute Member, to speak on this issue at the Executive meeting as necessary.