This report seeks approval from Cabinet for
the adoption of the Thurrock Local Cycling and Walking
Infrastrcture Plan, more commonly referred to as LCWIP. The
Thurrock LCWIP is a high level plan setting out prioritisation for
future investment and planning in the delivery of walking and
cycling infrastrcture across the borough to support the aims of
central government in enabling more short distance trips to be made
by walking, cycling and wheeling. Details of the work undertaken to
produce this document along with its benefits, obstacles and
limitations are given in this report to support its publication and
adoption.
Local Authorities in England are strongly encouraged to develop and
deliver a long-term infrastructure plan to improve the local
walking, wheeling (including wheelchairs, mobility scooters and
other wheeled devices) and cycling networks. Adopting an LCWIP will
enable Thurrock Council to access future several government funding
streams and maintain or improve the councils rating by Active
Travel England of local authorities for Active Travel, which in
turn, opens access to higher sums of grant funding. To not adopt
the LCWIP risks the council being downgraded to a rating of Zero by
Active Travel England.
An adopted LCWIP will also support the delivery of the
council’s future Local Plan by forming part of its transport
evidence base, and will align with the Council’s upcoming
Transport Strategy and form part of the Local Transport Plan
4.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: For Determination
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 05/12/2024
Decision due: 12 Feb 2025 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Place and the Environment
Lead director: Executive Director Place
Contact: Navtej Tung, Strategic Transport Manager Email: NTung@thurrock.gov.uk.
Consultation process
Formal public engagement undertaken via
Thurrock Have My Say Portal, and written to all Members as well as
key stakeholders. The consultation portal was split into individual
areas to help participants access areas of specific interest. Event
was advertised at Big Lunch events.
Consultees
Sustrans, Active Travel England, National
Highways, Network Rail, SERP, Transport East, Essex County Council,
Southend City Council, Havering Borough Council, C2C, Ensign, First
Bus, Transport for London, NIBs, Vectare, Essex Police, Active
Essex, All Members, all Thurrock Community Forums and all members
or Thurrock Cycle Forum
Commissioners Input (Yes / No): No
Consult with relevant Scrutiny Committee (Yes / No): No