Issue - meetings

Resolved:

(i)              That the update on progress of the Transforming Cities Programme is noted.

(ii)             That the approach to Governance of the programme is noted and the suggested reporting arrangements to Transport Committee and its sub-groups is endorsed.

The Committee considered a report which provided an update on the Transport Cities Programme. The programme was made up of 22 packages of schemes across West and North Yorkshire. Members noted the governance structure for the programme.

Members asked for further details regarding the cleakheatopn and Hemondwicke schemes and were told that projects were in their early stages but they related to bus hubs and placemaking respecively.

Members also discussed the importance of long term strategic vision around especially around cycling and walking.

The Chair requested quarterly briefings to ensure oversight and engagement for transport committee members and portfolio holders

Resolved:

(i)              That the update on progress of the Transforming Cities Programme is noted.

(ii)             That the approach to Governance of the programme is noted and the suggested reporting arrangements to Transport Committee and its sub-groups is endorsed.