Decision details

Active Travel England Finances and Proposed Spend Programme

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To provide an update to Cabinet on the proposed spend programme and to ensure all necessary approvals are in place to progress the Active Travel England funded work programme.

That Cabinet approves the acceptance of the Active Travel Capability Fund uplift of £142,535 awarded on behalf of Department for Transport.

Decision:

RESOLVED to:

 

1)    Approve the progression of the Active Travel England Programme detailed in the report;

 

2)    Formally approve the acceptance of the Active Travel Capability Fund grant of £142,535.00 provided under Section 31 of the Local Government Act, 2003 to support development of the Hope Valley Master Plan;

 

3)    Approve the launching of online and in person public engagement activities to further develop the Active Travel Master plans.

 

4)    Delegate to the Executive Director for Place, in association with the Cabinet Member for Infrastructure and Environment, the authority to amend or modify the Active Travel Masterplan programme as required, if it remains consistent with the Council’s objectives.

 

5)    Approve the addition of three projects (as detailed in the report) to the l2023-2024 Commercial Pipeline so all necessary procurement activity can commence; and

 

6)    Delegate to the Executive Director for Place, in association with the Cabinet Member for Infrastructure and Environment, the authority to award subsequent contract following procurement activities referenced in the report.

 

 

 

Report author: Joanna Jackson

Publication date: 22/02/2024

Date of decision: 22/02/2024

Decided at meeting: 22/02/2024 - Cabinet

Effective from: 01/03/2024

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