Issue - meetings

The Committee are asked to consider a report from the Group Head Commissioning and Transformation that asks them to note Phase 1 of the Local Walking & cycling Infrastructure Plan and to agree to moving to Phase 2 to further define schemes for walking and cycling within the borough of Spelthorne.

The Committee considered a report from the Group Head Commissioning & Transformation that sought agreement to move to Phase 2 to further define schemes for cycling and walking within the Borough of Spelthorne and associated costs.

The following concerns were raised by the Committee:

1.    The length of time taken to reach this stage

2.    Would the new footpaths/cycle paths be maintained and would there be funding for this

3.    Accessibility for disabled/wheel chair users was currently an issue due to drop kerbs not being maintained, illegally parked cars and pavements falling into a state of disrepair. The Committee wanted reassurance that these issues would be rectified within the proposed scheme.

The Committee asked that a representative of Surrey County Council be invited to address the Committee to discuss their concerns and to confirm what the future plans were for this initiative.

The Committee resolved to:

1.    note the Phase 1 LCWIP report

2.    agree moving to Phase 2 to further define schemes for cycling and walking within the Borough of Spelthorne at a cost of £175k; and

3.    to request that a representative of Surrey County Council attend a meeting of the Committee to discuss the proposals.