Issue - meetings

The report seeks to update on the provisional Local Implemetnation Plan (LIP) allocation and the 2019/20 Corridors, Neighbourhoods and Supporting Measures LIP programme proposed to be submitted to TfL. Following approval by TfL, the schemes and initiatives within the approved LIP programme will be implemented subject to receiving the full funding allocation.

RESOLVED:

      i.        Cabinet noted the content of the report and Brent’s 2019/20 provisional allocation of £2,147,000.

    ii.        Cabinet approved the proposed 2019/20 programme of LIP Corridors, Neighbourhoods and Supporting Measures schemes through application of the prioritisation matrix, as set out in the report and, subject to TfL approval in December 2018, instructed the Head of Highways & Infrastructure to deliver the programme using the allocated budget and resources available.

   iii.        Cabinet authorised the Head of Highways & Infrastructure to undertake any necessary statutory and non-statutory consultation and in consultation with the Lead Member for Regeneration, Highways and Planning consider any objections or representations regarding the proposed schemes. Provided there were no objections or representations, or the Head of Highways & Infrastructure in consultation with the Lead Member for Regeneration, Highways and Planning considered the objections or representations as  groundless or unsubstantiated, the Head of Highways & Infrastructure was authorised to deliver the schemes. Otherwise, the Head of Highways & Infrastructure was authorised to refer objections or representations to Cabinet for further consideration.

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

    v.        Cabinet authorised the Head of Highways & Infrastructure in consultation with the Lead Member for Regeneration, Highways and Planning to vire scheme allocations where necessary within the overall LIP budget, and in accordance with financial regulations.

   vi.        Cabinet authorised the Head of Highways and Infrastructure to deliver schemes that receive any additional in-year funding as approved by TfL, subject to the outcome of consultation and to brief the Strategic Director for Regeneration and Environment Lead Member for Regeneration, Highways and Planning.

Councillor Shama Tatler, Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Highways, Planning, introduced the report by stating that the primary source of funding for schemes and initiatives to improve transport infrastructure and travel choices in Brent is Local Implementation Plan (LIP) funding, allocated through Transport for London (TfL). LIPs set out how London boroughs will deliver better transport in their area, in the context of borough priorities, overarching Mayoral mode aim and Transport Strategy outcomes to deliver ‘Healthy Streets and Healthy People’.

Councillor Tatler stated that this report seeks to update on the provisional LIP allocation and the 2019/20 Corridors, Neighbourhoods and Supporting Measures LIP programme proposed to be submitted to TfL. Following approval by TfL, the schemes and initiatives within the approved LIP programme will be implemented subject to receiving the full funding allocation.

RESOLVED:

      i.        Cabinet noted the content of the report and Brent’s 2019/20 provisional allocation of £2,147,000.

    ii.        Cabinet approved the proposed 2019/20 programme of LIP Corridors, Neighbourhoods and Supporting Measures schemes through application of the prioritisation matrix, as set out in the report and, subject to TfL approval in December 2018, instructed the Head of Highways & Infrastructure to deliver the programme using the allocated budget and resources available.

   iii.        Cabinet authorised the Head of Highways & Infrastructure to undertake any necessary statutory and non-statutory consultation and in consultation with the Lead Member for Regeneration, Highways and Planning consider any objections or representations regarding the proposed schemes. Provided there were no objections or representations, or the Head of Highways & Infrastructure in consultation with the Lead Member for Regeneration, Highways and Planning considered the objections or representations as  groundless or unsubstantiated, the Head of Highways & Infrastructure was authorised to deliver the schemes. Otherwise, the Head of Highways & Infrastructure was authorised to refer objections or representations to Cabinet for further consideration.

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

    v.        Cabinet authorised the Head of Highways & Infrastructure in consultation with the Lead Member for Regeneration, Highways and Planning to vire scheme allocations where necessary within the overall LIP budget, and in accordance with financial regulations.

   vi.        Cabinet authorised the Head of Highways and Infrastructure to deliver schemes that receive any additional in-year funding as approved by TfL, subject to the outcome of consultation and to brief the Strategic Director for Regeneration and Environment Lead Member for Regeneration, Highways and Planning.