Decision details

Lancashire Strategic Transport Prospectus

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Decisions:

Dave Colbert, Specialist Advisor Transport Planning, Lancashire County Council presented a report (circulated) regarding a draft Lancashire Strategic Transport Prospectus. 

 

It was highlighted to the Committee that the prospectus builds on work already undertaken in developing the five area-based highways and transport masterplans and the Lancashire Strategic Economic Plan, and sets out a clear proposition that will facilitate engagement with the various organisations Lancashire needs to influence if it is to benefit fully from the current momentum to significantly enhance connectivity across the North.  Many of the strategic priorities contained therein will require the support and commitment of external organisations such as Network Rail, the Highways Agency and neighbouring city region combined authorities if they are to be successfully delivered.

 

It was further noted that Lancashire needs to be in a position to influence development of the government-led transport strategy for the North announced by the Chancellor of the Exchequer in October 2014.  An interim report is due in March 2015 with a full report scheduled for March 2016.  The prospectus will also enable both the Lancashire Enterprise Partnership and the three local transport authorities to engage positively with the incoming government following the 2015 General Election.

 

The Committee noted and thanked Mr Colbert for the work to date and suggested a number of amendments to the draft Prospectus.  It was suggested that more emphasis be added for Lancashire as a place and what it has to offer.  It was also suggested that the Prospectus emphasises the key benefits to Government, wider economic benefits, and tourism.

 

Resolved:  The Committee:

 

1)  Noted the contents of the report; and

 

2)  Agreed the attached Strategic Transport Prospectus, subject to the incorporation of minor amendments as highlighted, and recommended that it be submitted to the Lancashire Enterprise Partnership Board for approval.

Date of decision: 03/02/2015

Decided at meeting: 03/02/2015 - LEP - Transport for Lancashire Committee

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