AT A MEETING of the NORTH HAMPSHIRE TRANSPORT STRATEGY PANEL held on Wednesday 26 January 2005 at The Castle, Winchester.

PRESENT:

Hampshire County Council

Councillors: K. B. Estlin (Chairman); A. P. Collett; P. R. C. Hutcheson; K. Chapman;

R. J. Kimber; M. J. Roberts; J. J. Wall.

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council

Councillors: M. Biermann; P. A Heath; S. Parker.

Hart District Council

Councillors: S. Gorys; V. Street.

Rushmoor Borough Council

Councillors: R. L. G. Dibbs; J. J. Wall.

Also in attendance Councillor J. K. Glen (Hampshire County Council),

Councillor Jo Kelly (Hampshire County Council) for the Strategy and Progress Issues Item (Minute 33 refers)

24. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Members were mindful that, where they believe they had a personal or personal prejudicial interest in any matter to be considered at the meeting, they should normally at the time of the debate, declare their interest and, having regard to the circumstances described in paragraphs 9, 10, 11 and 12 of the County Council's Code of Conduct, consider whether to leave the meeting whilst the matter was discussed.

25. MINUTES

The Minutes of the meeting of the Panel held on 23 March 2004, were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

Arising thereon:

(i) Minute 16 - Update on National and Regional Transport Policies - in response

to a question raised by a Member, the Director of Environment advised that

consideration was given to the overall strategy including freight and route

utilisation strategies and that the policies would be brought forward for

consideration by the Panel in due course.

(ii) Minute 17 - Update on Hampshire Strategies - A Member requested that the

installation of vehicle actuated signage outside schools be carried forward.

(iii) Minute 20 - Key Local Transport Plan Policy Decisions for Transport

Strategy Panels - It was noted that a meeting of the Members Sub Group to

discuss a priority project for Aldershot was scheduled for 9 February 2005.

26. CHAIRMAN'S COMMUNICATIONS

There were no Chairman's communications.

27. DEPUTATIONS

There were no deputations.

28. SOUTH EAST PLAN UPDATE

The Panel received a presentation by the Director of Environment on the South East Plan update

Public consultation on the Regional Spatial Strategy, now known as the South East Plan, would take place from 24 January 2005 to 15 April 2005. Following further rounds of consultation and a Public Examination into the Plan, the final version is expected to be published by the Government in late 2006 or early 2007.

RESOLVED:

That the oral report of the Director of Environment on the South East Plan update

be noted.

29. LOCAL TRANSPORT PLAN GUIDANCE AND FUNDING ALLOCATION FORMULA

The Panel received a presentation by the Director of Environment on the Local Transport Plan.

The presentation focussed on the process and broad outline content for the new Local Transport Plan and covered the Government's main themes for the second round of Local Transport Plans namely congestion, accessibility, road safety and air quality. The proposed approach of the County Council was outlined including suggested objectives of economic prosperity, quality of life and asset management. The overall approach and process were also outlined including provisions for consultation, potential programmes and proposed timetable. A copy of the presentation is attached for Members information.

RESOLVED:

That the oral report of the Director of Environment on the Local Transport Plan be noted.

30. LOCAL TRANSPORT PLAN UPDATE AND PROCEDURAL DECISIONS

The Panel considered the report of the Director of Environment (Item 7 in the

Minute Book) seeking Members' endorsement of the proposed policy and

programme direction for the North Hampshire Strategy Panel.

RESOLVED:

That the North Hampshire Transport Strategy Panel advises the Executive

Member for Environment that the Panel endorses the policy and programme

direction proposed for the North Hampshire area.

31. TRANSPORT CAPITAL PROGRAMME 2005/06

The Panel considered the report of the Director of Environment (Item 8 in the

Minute Book) appraising Members of the proposed 2005/06 capital programme

presented to the Executive Member for Environment on 21 January 2005.

RESOLVED:

That the North Hampshire Transport Strategy Panel noted the Executive Member

for Environment's proposed programme for 2005/06.

32. LOCAL TRANSPORT PLAN CAPITAL PROGRAMME -

PRIORITISATION OF SCHEMES

The Panel considered the report of the Director of Environment (Item 9 in the

Minute Book) setting out a proposed methodology for the assessment and

prioritisation of schemes within the next Local Transport Plan 2006-2011 (LTP2).

Members were invited to comment on the methodology either in the meeting or

shortly after.

RESOLVED:

(i) That Members endorsed the headings which covered all objectives that should

be incorporated in the final assessment scheme.

(ii) That Members should respond within 10 days if they have any views on the

methodology, including "weighting" for particular headings to give higher

priority to those which are considered more important.

(iii) That the Panel advises, subjects to its views on (i) above, the Executive

Member for Environment that it endorses the headings indicated in the report

(in section 4) as the basis for future assessment and ranking of schemes

within the Local Transport Plan 2006 -2011.

33. STRATEGY PROGRESS AND ISSUES

The Panel considered the report of the Director of Environment (Item 10 in the

Minute Book) informing Members about current issues in the North Hampshire

area. It was noted that the Executive Member was to meet the Hart portfolio holder

regarding the A287/Redfields Lane junction.

RESOLVED:

(i) That the report be noted.

(ii) That it be noted that the A287/Redfields Lane junction improvements will be

the subject of discussion between the Executive Member and Hart District

Council's portfolio holder.

(iii) That the decision of the Executive Member with regard to the

A33/A339/Reading Road/Popley Way improvement be noted.

(iv) That the Executive Member for Environment be advised of the Panel's views

related to the Brighton Hill, Roundabout scheme.

34. DATE, TIME AND VENUE FOR THE NEXT MEETING

The date and time for the next meeting of the Panel:

Friday 4 March at 9.30am in the Conference Room, Winchester.