Issue - meetings

In September last year a conference was held in recognition of the need for a Bath Transport Strategy to support the Core Strategy and the Council’s economic development strategy.  The report outlines the work to date and the scope and timetable of the work for the strategy.

David Redgewell in a statement [a copy of which is attached to the Minutes as Appendix 19 and on the Council's website] asked the Cabinet to ensure adequate consultation about the proposals.  Although he supported the proposals, he reminded Cabinet that bus usage was increasing and that more passengers were disabled.  He also wished to highlight the issue of high fares.

Councillor Roger Symonds observed that the thinking for this item had begun with a conference the previous September.  Although there had been limited stakeholder presence, the debate had been started.  The strategy was not about a few isolated streets, but was an integrated approach.  In moving the proposals, he observed that he was happy to support the commitment to approximately £140K of work in due course.

Councillor Paul Crossley seconded the proposal.  He welcomed the clear, deliverable strategy.

On a motion from Councillor Roger Symonds, seconded by Councillor Paul Crossley, it was

RESOLVED (unanimously)

(1) To SUPPORT the need for a Bath Transport Strategy as set out in the report; and

(2) To APPROVE funds of approximately £140,000 to complete this work in due course.