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1.1 This report sets out the Transport Capital Programme in detail for members' approval.

1.2 The programme of expenditure aims to develop the policies of the Local Transport Plan in accordance with Government guidelines.

The Council Executive is asked to agree that:

2.1 That Members approve the Detailed Capital Programmes in Appendices 1 and 2.

2.2 That Members grant delegated authority to the Head of Transportation, Access and Waste Management, in consultation with The Executive Member for Transportation and Highways, to alter the capital programme as may prove necessary during 2004/2005 within the overall budget allocation.

3 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

3.1 The total funding made available under the Local Transport Plan is £5,266 million. The allocation is split into £2.389 million for Integrated Transport and £2.877 million for maintenance.

3.2 As part of the Council's budget for 2004/05 further additional funding has been provided for transport and highways. This is in the form of a further £1,450,000 of capital funding. This additional funding is provided to help the Council meet its Corporate Priority with regard to the quality of roads and pavements.

3.3 The programme as detailed in Appendices 1 and 2 . In order to manage the budget effectively a small percentage of over programming has been factored in. Therefore the programme equates to £6,945,500. Monthly monitoring is carried out and will be reported to the Executive Member by the Head of Service each month. However, the spending will be managed throughout the year to ensure that the overall budget of £6,716,000 is not exceeded.

4 THE REPORT

4.1 The Local Transport Plan sets out a number of key targets in relation to transport and the Government Office for the South West are monitoring the Council's progress in meeting these targets. The spending profiles aim to achieve progress across the various targets although the Council's aspirations are unlikely to be met at the current level of funding.

4.2 The Council has prioritised Transport in its Corporate Plan with particular emphasis on

4.3 Appendix 1 sets out the projects for the Integrated Transport Programme. Appendix 2 sets out the Maintenance Programme which includes Bridges as well as carriageway/footway works.

4.4 Appendices 1 and 2 also show how each project meets the objectives of the Local Transport Plan by linkage to the five strategic objectives of the Local Transport plan which are as follows

4.5 Monthly monitoring reports will be discussed with the Executive Member for Transportation and Highways to ensure progress of the programme of works.

4 RISK MANAGEMENT

5.1 A risk assessment related to the issue and recommendations has been undertaken, in compliance with the Council's decision making risk management guidance.

5 RATIONALE

6.1 The programme is designed to provide the best balance to achieve the Council's objectives on transport and meet the requirements of the Local Transport Plan. This plan sets out the rationale for the priorities contained in the programme.

6.2 The programme is in line with the Government's allocation of funds for "Integrated Transport" and "Highway Maintenance".

6 OTHER OPTIONS CONSIDERED

7.1 None

7 CONSULTATION

8.1 Each of the proposals within the capital programme will require a level of consultation which will vary in terms of its scale and breadth depending on the scheme. All stakeholders relevant to each proposal will be consulted.