Issue - meetings

The primary source of funding for schemes and initiatives to improve transport infrastructure and travel behaviour in Brent is Local Implementation Plan (LIP) funding, which is allocated through Transport for London (TfL).  LIP set out how London boroughs will deliver better transport in their area, in the context of local and regional transport priorities and the overarching Mayor’s Transport Strategy (MTS).This report seeks the approval of Cabinet to submit the 2017/18 LIP to TfL and following the approval of that body, to implement the schemes and initiatives within the submitted/approved LIP programme and funding.

RESOLVED:-

    (i)        Cabinet noted the 2017/18 total TfL provisional LIP allocation of £3,545,000.

  (ii)        Cabinet approved the proposed 2017/18 programme of LIP Corridors, Neighbourhoods and Supporting Measures schemes, as set out in Appendix A of the report, through application of the prioritisation matrix, as described in this report and, subject to TfL approval in autumn 2016, instructs the Head of Highways and Infrastructure in consultation with the Lead Member for Environment to deliver this programme using the allocated budget and resources available.

 (iii)        Cabinet authorised the Head of Highways and Infrastructure in consultation with the Lead Member for Environment to undertake any necessary statutory and non-statutory consultation and consider any objections or representations regarding the schemes set out in Appendix A of this report. If there are no objections or representations, or the Head of Highways and Infrastructure in consultation with the Lead Member for Environment considers the objections or representations are groundless or unsubstantiated, the Head of Highways and Infrastructure in consultation with the Lead Member for Environment is authorised to deliver the schemes set out in Appendix A of this report. Otherwise, the Head of Highways and Infrastructure in consultation with the Lead Member for Environment is authorised to refer objections or representations to the Highway Committee for further consideration.

 (iv)        Cabinet noted the scheme allocations are provisional and that schemes may be subject to change during development and following the consultation process.

  (v)        Cabinet authorised the Head of Highways and Infrastructure in consultation with the Lead Member for Environment to vire scheme allocations where necessary (e.g. pending the outcome of detailed design and consultation) within the overall LIP budget, in consultation with the Lead Member for Environment and in accordance with financial regulations.

Councillor Ellie Southwood, Cabinet Member for Environment, introduced the report stating that the  primary source of funding for schemes and initiatives to improve transport infrastructure and travel behaviour in Brent is Local Implementation Plan (LIP) funding, which is allocated through Transport for London (TfL). LIP set out how London boroughs will deliver better transport in their area, in the context of local and regional transport priorities and the overarching Mayor’s Transport Strategy (MTS).

In response to questions from Councillor Pavey, Councillor Southwood said that she would provide him with an analysis of the proposed work on Forty Lane.

RESOLVED:

      I.        Noted the 2017/18 total TfL provisional LIP allocation of £3,545,000.

    II.        Approved the proposed 2017/18 programme of LIP Corridors, Neighbourhoods and Supporting Measures schemes, as set out in Appendix A of the report, through application of the prioritisation matrix, as described in this report and, subject to TfL approval in autumn 2016, instructs the Head of Highways and Infrastructure in consultation with the Lead Member for Environment to deliver this programme using the allocated budget and resources available.

   III.        Authorised the Head of Highways and Infrastructure in consultation with the Lead Member for Environment to undertake any necessary statutory and non-statutory consultation and consider any objections or representations regarding the schemes set out in Appendix A of this report. If there are no objections or representations, or the Head of Highways and Infrastructure in consultation with the Lead Member for Environment considers the objections or representations are groundless or unsubstantiated, the Head of Highways and Infrastructure in consultation with the Lead Member for Environment is authorised to deliver the schemes set out in Appendix A of this report. Otherwise, the Head of Highways and Infrastructure in consultation with the Lead Member for Environment is authorised to refer objections or representations to the Highway Committee for further consideration.

  IV.        Noted the scheme allocations are provisional and that schemes may be subject to change during development and following the consultation process.

   V.        Authorised the Head of Highways and Infrastructure in consultation with the Lead Member for Environment to vire scheme allocations where necessary (e.g. pending the outcome of detailed design and consultation) within the overall LIP budget, in consultation with the Lead Member for Environment and in accordance with financial regulations.