Decision details

To approve the inclusion of funding for the Sustainable Transport Enhancement Programme (STEP) element of the Local Growth Plan within the Sefton Council Capital Programme for 2015/16 and 2016/17 and to authorise officers to commence commitment of the funds.

The Cabinet considered the report of the Director of Built Environment which provided details of the allocations from the Local Growth Fund and sought approval for the inclusion of the allocation of £1,740,000 within the approved Capital Programme for the Sustainable Transport Enhancement Programme.

Decision Made:

That:

(1)       the allocations from the Combined Authority be noted;

(2)       approval be given to the inclusion of the allocation of £1,740,000 in the Capital Programme; and

(3)       officers be authorised to commence the commitment of the funds

Reasons for Decision:

To allow the funds to be committed to commence delivery of the bid and ensure the required spend is made in the current financial year.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:

None.