Issue for
Decision
To consider the update on the River Medway
Towpath – Maidstone Sustainable Access to Employment Project
to create a cycle path along the River Medway from Aylesford to
Barming Bridge.
To consider the creation
of a ‘Cycling Hub’ at Lockmeadow and the release of £500,000 as per
the funding agreement.
Decision Made
1.
That up to £500,000 be contributed by Maidstone Borough Council towards
the creation of the River Medway Cycle Towpath project as set out
in Appendix I to V of the report presented to the Committee on 1
December 2015.
2.
That the proposed creation of a “cycling
hub” at Lockmeadow be agreed and delegated authority be given to the
Head of Mid Kent Legal Partnership to negotiate and enter into a
lease with the operator of Lockmeadow.
3.
That delegated authority be given to the Director of Regeneration and Place
and Section 151 Officer in consultation with the Chairman of the
Strategic Planning, Sustainability and Transportation Committee to
agree and enter into a funding agreement with Kent County
Council.
