Issue - meetings

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report outlines the process involved in the delivery of new and improved infrastructure, with a focus on cycling projects.

The Scrutiny Panel is recommended to note the report.

Officer contact: Sue Stevenson on 0161 474 4351 or email sue.stevenson@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Director of Place Management submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) outlining the process involved in the delivery of new and improved infrastructure, with a focus on cycling projects.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·         Members commented on the importance of early strategy, design guidelines and minimum base levels in the scheme approval and consultation process.

·         It was noted that Stockport, GM and national strategies did not necessarily align with the views of residents.

·         In response to a question about the approach to consultation, co-production and inclusion of the resident and member voice, it was reported that, depending on the scheme, the council did not always have the funding for that level of consultation.

·         For longer routes and 20 mph zones, neighbourhood transportation plans were undertaken and further consultation was planned for schemes which were further along. Members suggested that it would be useful to revisit consultation on schemes every few years.

·         In response it was stated that it was hoped that further consultation would be undertaken as part of the local plan and transport strategy.

·         It was reported that TfGM had reviewed schemes which had already been through a lot of development. Conversations were being undertaken with local authorities about a strategic network approach to scheme approval.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.