Contact: Andy Wren, ext 7500 email: [email protected]

1. Summary

1.1 The following decisions are sought:

(i) That the County Council's Corporate Travel Strategy be adopted.

(ii) That a travel coordinator be appointed, with a small programme budget, funded initially from departmental travel budgets with a review after two years.

2. Reason

2.1 This strategy:

(i) improves alternative methods of travel in order to reduce the reliance on private cars;

(ii) promotes flexible working to reduce the need to travel;

(iii) raises the profile of travel initiatives and ensures staff are fully informed of travel choices; and

(iv) ensures the County Council continues to provide first class services whilst minimising the impact of travel on the local and global environment.

2.2 As a transport authority the County Council has a responsibility to encourage all major employers to adopt travel plans. It is helpful if the Council sets an example to other organisations, and leads the way for Hampshire.

3. Other Options Considered and Rejected

3.1 Taking no action. As part of the planning agreement process for the refurbishment of the Ashburton Court complex the County Council is committed to recruiting a travel plan coordinator to oversee and implement the Ashburton Court Travel Plan. A corporate travel plan officer could perform this role as part of their position, satisfying this planning agreement.

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

5. Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee - None.

6. Reason(s) for the Matter being dealt with if Urgent - None.

Approved by: ..................................... Date: ...................................

Councillor T K Thornber CBE - Chairman

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