Issue - meetings

DECISION MADE:

1)  That the progress made to date be noted; and

2)  That any future reports should be taken to the Strategic Planning,
  Sustainability and Transport Committee on the cycling
  infrastructure for consideration unless there is a delay on the
  funding, in which case it should come back to this Committee.

The Principal Planning Officer advised Members that this Reference from Council related to a project that the Economic Development Team had secured some funding for to improve the tow path along the River Medway between East Farleigh and Aylesford.  As part of the Integrated Transport Strategy Spatial Policy were also refreshing their approach to cycling routes in the borough and were working closely with the re-energised Cycling Forum. 

The Regeneration and Economic Development Manager then appraised Members of the progress made to date with regard to the funding for the cycle path along the Medway from Allington Lock to Barming or Teston Bridge.

It was noted that Tonbridge and Malling had originally indicated that they would not be able to provide any funding for this project, however they would be reviewing the situation and would consider it as part of their capital programme in September. It was noted that Kent County Council (KCC) were keen to see the scheme progressed and were carrying out some design work. 

RESOLVED: 

1)  That the progress to date be noted; and

2)  That any future reports should be presented to the Strategic
  Planning, Sustainability and Transport Committee on the cycling
  infrastructure for their consideration unless there is a delay on the
  funding, in which case it should come back to this Committee.