Issue - meetings

Cabinet received a report setting out a proposed Lancashire Cycling and Walking Strategy: Actively Moving Forward, in line with the Government's Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy with the aim of delivering a transformation in cycling and walking infrastructure and participation rates. It was noted that the strategy, and in due course the preparation of Local Cycling and Walking Investment Plans, would position the three Lancashire Local Transport Authorities and the twelve district authorities favourably for future government and local investment opportunities.

Resolved: That

  i.  the Lancashire Cycling and Walking Strategy document, as presented,  be approved for publication subject to Blackburn with Darwen and Blackpool Councils also approving the document for publication.

  ii.  Responsibility to approve any further changes to the strategy be delegated to the Executive Director for Growth, Environment, Transport and Community Services in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport

  iii.  draft Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans for the five Highway and Transport Masterplan areas of Central Lancashire, Lancaster, West Lancashire, Fylde Coast and East Lancashire, be submitted to Cabinet in due course, for the purposes of wider consultation.