Contact: Helen Ackerman, ext 5077 email: [email protected]

1. Summary

1.1 The following decision is sought:

That the revised 2006/07 Environment Capital Programme and revisions be approved.

2. Reason

2.1 The Environment Capital Programme is monitored closely to ensure that projects are able to start construction within the programme year, and that the latest cost estimates are reflected in the programme values.

2.2 Any decisions made in relation to the Environment Capital Programme will support Aims 1 to 5 of the Corporate Strategy by maintaining the highway network, and providing infrastructure to improve congestion, accessibility, air quality and safety for all residents of Hampshire.

3. Other Options Considered and Rejected

3.1 Not amending the programme to reflect known changes during the year may result in undeliverable projects remaining on the programme.

3.2 The amendments have been produced in order to make best use of funding available, in the light of changes in funding availability, changes in scheme costs and programme dates. The option to delete or delay schemes, as a result of the cut in borrowing on the Integrated Transport and Structural Maintenance programmes next year, has not been taken at this time. A series of options is being developed to enable effective consultation on the structure of a reduced programme.

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 M J Kendal

1013Decn/HA