Decision details

(a)  That the offer of the Berkshire Local Transport Body to provide £5.6m towards the cost of the SMaRT major transport scheme be welcomed;

(b)  That the terms of the offer, including the need for the remainder of the scheme cost approximately £2.5-3m to be met by local funding contributions, be noted;

(c)  That the local funding contribution (outlined in the capital strategy business case) required from Council revenue and capital resources be agreed;

(d)  That the design of the scheme submitted for planning consent under reference S/00713/000 be noted;

(e)  That land negotiations around 142 Bath Road and land south of Tintagel House proceed via the compulsory purchase order process;

(f)  That the Strategic Director, Regeneration, Housing and Resources be authorised to take all necessary steps to secure the making, submission, confirmation and implementation of the CPO of the third party land required to deliver the SMaRT Scheme (following statutory process set down in the Highway Act 1980 and the Acquisition of Land Act 1981, as amended by the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.)

(g)  That Officers investigate further the opportunity to utilise the bus lane to reduce congestion and improve air quality by promoting cleaner vehicles and multiple occupancy vehicles.