Decision details

a)    That the results of the consultation on the draft Local Transport Plan (LTP4) 2025-2040 be noted;

b)    That the LTP4 Core Document attached as Appendix A to the report be approved;

c)    That the Director of Environment and Transport, following consultation with the Cabinet Lead Member, be authorised to update the LTP4, including the focused strategies, Multi-Modal Area Investment Plans (MMAIPs), and the County Strategic Transport Investment Plan, as a result of evidence arising from the delivery of the LTP4 Core Document and consideration of future iterations of the Medium Term Financial Strategy;

d)    That it be noted that the next three areas to be prioritised for the development of MMAIPs will be:

i.     Market Harborough,

ii.    Hinckley,

iii.   South-east Leicestershire;

e)    That it be noted that the following focused strategies will also be prioritised as part of the Phase Two development of the LTP4:

i.     A Safe, Accessible and Inclusive Transport Network,

ii.    Freight and Logistics,

iii.   Decarbonising Transport,

iv.   Adapting the Transport Network to Climate Change.

(KEY DECISION)

REASONS FOR DECISION:

To note the results of the public consultation held from 12 August until 23 September 2024.

To ensure that the County Council can meet its legal responsibilities to publish a Local Transport Plan.

To ensure that the County Council has an up-to-date Local Transport Plan that accords with national policy, to provide the strategic case to secure funding opportunities and set the narrative for the Council’s delivery programmes including the Local Transport Fund.