Archived decisions

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1. Summary

1.1 The following decisions are sought:

1. That the revised 2004/05 Transport Capital Programme, as set out in Appendix 1 of the attached report, be approved.

2. That the revised 2005/06 Transport Capital Programme, as set out in Appendix 4 of the attached report, be approved.

2. Reason

2.1 The amendments proposed reflect programme and cost variations on individual schemes. Amendments and additions to the Transport Capital Programmes need to be made regularly in order to maintain a forecast annual expenditure that is manageable, and flexible enough to ensure the target spending can be achieved.

2.2 Decisions on the Capital Programme support a range of Corporate Strategy Aims covered by the Environment Department Services. The schemes within the programmes relate to:

(i) Aim 1 (Maximising Life Opportunities) through improved accessibility and travel choices;

(ii) Aim 2 (Stewardship of the Environment) through promoting alternatives to the car, promoting waste reduction and sustainable practices;

(iii) Aim 4 (Building Strong and Safe Communities) through encouraging feedback and consultation with local communities, contributing to improving personal and road safety and enhancing local areas; and

(iv) Aim 5 (Improving Services) by directly enhancing services, for example for public transport users.

3. Other Options Considered and Rejected

3.1 The option to bring forward schemes into the current programme in order to increase forecast spending has been rejected at this time owing to the state of readiness of the projects in future programmes. A construction start can not be guaranteed before the end of March and there would be minimal increase in spending as a result.

3.2 The possibility of purchasing additional materials, and equipment has been considered and rejected as it is unlikely that delivery can be made prior to the end of March.

4. Conflicts of Interest Declared by the Decision Maker or Other Executive Member Consulted - None.

5. Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee - Not applicable.

6. Reason(s) for the Matter being dealt with if Urgent - Not applicable.

Approved by: Date:

Councillor K B Estlin

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