Issue - meetings

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.  

The report provides details of the proposed Transportation capital programme for 2023/ 2024 and indicative programmes for future years.

The Scrutiny Committee is requested to comment on the programme and support its approval by the Cabinet Member for Economy and Regeneration.

Officer contact: Sue Stevenson 0161 474 4351 | sue.stevenson@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Director of Development and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing the proposed Transportation Capital Programme for 2023/ 2024 and indicative programmes for future years.

The Director of Development and Regeneration, Paul Richards, attended the meeting to respond to questions from the Scrutiny Committee. 

The following comments were made/ issues raised:

·         Concerns were raised as to a number of locations that it was felt needed urgent work but were not on the list of planned works. It was asked whether members could submit locations for inclusion on the list. It was noted that planned works were listed in order of priority.

·         It was suggested that the council consider increasing funding for the Road Safety around Schools budget, owing to the ever-increasing traffic management issues around schools.

RESOLVED – (1) That the report be noted; and

(2) That the Transportation Capital Programme 2023 – 2024 for approval by the Cabinet Member for Economy and Regeneration be endorsed.