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A report from the Director of Regeneration and Environment is attached. This seeks approval to spend grant funding for the design, consultation and implementation of Cycle Enfield schemes. (Key decision – reference number 4270)

(Report No.11)

(8.35 – 8.40 pm)

Councillor Daniel Anderson (Cabinet Member for Environment) introduced the report of the Director – Regeneration and Environment (No.11) seeking financial approval to spend grant funding for the design, consultation and implementation of Cycle Enfield schemes detailed in appendix 1 of the report.

NOTED

1.               That this was a key year for the progress of the Cycle Enfield projects. Section 5.1 of the report set out the Council’s overall Mini Holland allocation for 2016/17 for each programme of investment, further details were provided in Appendix 1 of the report. Specific scheme approval would be required prior to implementing the individual elements of the programme. Councillor Anderson drew Members’ attention to the individual schemes, their anticipated timescales and proposals for going forward, there was a significant amount of work to do.

2.               In response to a question raised, the terms of the funding to be allocated to the Council by TfL, for each of the identified schemes, was outlined in detail to the Cabinet. In addition, the consultation to be undertaken on each of the schemes was highlighted. It was emphasised that this was external, not Council, funding.

3.               Officers outlined in detail the comprehensive consultation which had taken place to date and, the consultation planned for the future. The importance of engaging with local communities and in particular vulnerable and hard to reach groups was emphasised by Members. Councillor Brett highlighted the importance of inclusive consultation as far as possible. Councillor Brett would assist officers in suggested future consultation methods to maximise the effectiveness and inclusivity for all groups of residents within the Borough.

4.               The considerable work undertaken by officers with regard to Cycle Enfield. Councillor Savva encouraged Councillors to engage with and become more involved in their local communities where possible to encourage resident participation in such consultation events.

Alternative Options Considered: The Council could decline the Mini Holland funding. However, this would mean forgoing £30 million of investment in the borough and the associated economic, health and transport benefits.

DECISION: The Cabinet agreed to approve

1.               The expenditure of the £7,436,000 Mini Holland funding provided to date by TfL to progress the programme of works for 2016/17 set out in appendix 1 of the report.

2.               Delegation of authority to the Cabinet Member for Environment to:

(a)  Approve expenditure of any additional funding provided by TfL for 2016/17 in order to progress the programme set out in Appendix 1 of the report.

(b)  Amend the programme as necessary for operational reasons.

Reason: To spend the Mini Holland funding awarded by TfL to progress the delivery of the programme of works set out in Appendix 1 of the report. The overall aims of the programme were set out in section 7 of the report.

(Key decision – reference number 4270)