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1. Summary

1.1 The following decisions are sought:

(i) That the revised 2007/08 Integrated Transport capital programme, as set out in Appendix 1 of the report, be approved.

(ii) That rescheduled schemes, as set out in section 6.4 of the report, be approved.

(iii) That the proposed carry forwards, identified in section 6.6 and Appendix 2 of the report, be noted.

(iv) That the final costs of completed (financial) schemes, as set out in section 6.9 and Appendix 3 of the report, be noted.

2. Reason

2.1 The individual schemes and programmes within the Environment capital programme are monitored and reported during the year in order to ensure programme values represent the latest cost estimates.

2.2 It is necessary to adjust the 2007/08 programme since a number of projects have slipped from 2006/07.

2.3 The wide variety of improvements and maintenance projects that make up the programme support the County Council's corporate priorities.

3. Other Options Considered and Rejected

3.1 The option not to amend the programme to reflect the latest estimates and programmes has been rejected, as it is likely to result in projects remaining in the programme that are undeliverable or unaffordable within the year.

3.2 The option not to carry forward slipped schemes from the Integrated Transport Capital Programme has been considered and rejected. The majority of slipped schemes are funded from external sources and will, therefore, have little impact on the availability of the County Council's supported borrowing during 2007/08.

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 M J Kendal

Executive Member for Environment

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