Decision details

To seek Cabinet approval for the acceptance of grant funding for the delivery of the two Active Travel routes – Goldthorpe and Elsecar.

RESOLVED that Cabinet:-

1.    Notes the progress and delivery timescales of the approved Active Travel Fund Programme as outlined in section 3;

2.    Authorises the continued progression of the ATF schemes to ensure that all external grant funding is secured, whilst ensuring that the overall aims and objectives of the scheme are achieved;

3.    Approves acceptance of grant funding from South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority totalling £0.979m (Section 3 refers) for the delivery of the Elsecar and Goldthorpe Active Travel Schemes;

4.    Approves the release of the resources (as detailed in Section 3 and Appendix A) required to fund the delivery of the schemes.

5.    The Executive Director of Place be authorised to undertake all necessary steps to ensure continued delivery of the AT programme.

6.    The Service Director of Finance in consultation with the Executive Director of Place be authorised to negotiate the terms and conditions of, and final approval of the SYMCA Grant funding agreements, for the delivery of the AT programme.