Agenda item

The Cabinet considered a report of the Corporate Director of Regeneration, Economy and Growth which sought approval to formally adopt Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans (LCWIPS) for Bishop Auckland, Consett, Crook, Peterlee, Seaham, Spennymoor, Shildon and Stanley (for copy of report see file of minutes).

Councillor E Scott, Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Economy and Partnerships informed Cabinet that the plans presented were an important part of active travel throughout the county and provided the evidence required to source more funding to improve tracks. Engagement had helped shape the network plans.

Councillor M Wilkes, Cabinet Portfolio for Neighbourhoods and Climate Change explained that the Cabinet were committed in improving and providing a better infrastructure for active travel and more investment was being put into Public Rights of Way, which had not been the case for many years previous. Councillor Wilkes commented that he would look forward to continuing to work with the Joint Administration in improving all parts of County Durham.

Resolved:

That the recommendation in the report be approved.