Issue - meetings
Reference from Council - Cycling Infrastructure
Meeting: 24/06/2015 - Policy and Resources Committee (Item 16)
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Decision:
DECISION MADE:
1) That the progress made to
date be noted; and
2) That any
future reports should be taken to the Strategic Planning,
Sustainability and Transport Committee on the cycling
infrastructure for consideration unless there is a delay on
the
funding, in which case it should come back to this Committee.
Minutes:
The Principal Planning
Officer advised Members that this Reference from Council related to
a project that the Economic Development Team had secured some
funding for to improve the tow path along the River Medway between
East Farleigh and Aylesford. As part of
the Integrated Transport Strategy Spatial Policy were also
refreshing their approach to cycling routes in the borough and were
working closely with the re-energised Cycling Forum.
The Regeneration and Economic Development Manager then appraised Members of the progress made to date with
regard to the funding for the cycle path along the Medway from
Allington Lock to Barming or Teston
Bridge.
It was noted that Tonbridge and Malling had originally indicated
that they would not be able to provide any funding for this
project, however they would be reviewing the situation and would
consider it as part of their capital programme in September. It was
noted that Kent County Council (KCC) were keen to see the scheme
progressed and were carrying out some design work.
RESOLVED:
1) That the
progress to date be noted; and
2) That any
future reports should be presented to the Strategic
Planning, Sustainability and Transport Committee on the
cycling
infrastructure for their consideration unless there is a delay on
the
funding, in which case it should come back to this Committee.