Issue - meetings

This report seeks approval of the Brent Cycle Strategy attached as Appendix 1 to the report.

(i)         that the consultation be noted;

(ii)        that the Brent Cycle Strategy as set out in Appendix A to the report be approved;

(iii)       that the Strategic Director, Regeneration & Environment, in liaison with the Lead Member for Environment be authorised to approval the final content of the strategy, including design.

Councillor Southwood, Cabinet Member for Environment, introduced the report informing Members that the Strategy has been developed to provide a transparent framework from which works to increase the number of people cycling will be implemented as well as prioritise investment for cycling throughout the borough.

Councillor Southwood stated that priorities and objectives have been developed following consultation with residents and key stakeholders regarding cycling in the borough which also reflect the priorities and objectives set out in the Borough Plan and the Mayor’s Transport Strategy.

The priorities and objectives of the cycle strategy when implemented will also complement and support the Long Term Transport Strategy (LTTS) as well as work of other service areas such as Public Health and Air Quality.

RESOLVED:

(i)         that the consultation be noted;

(ii)        that the Brent Cycle Strategy as set out in Appendix A to the report be approved;

(iii)       that the Strategic Director, Regeneration and Environment, in liaison with the Lead Member for Environment be authorised to approval the final content of the strategy, including design.