Issue - meetings

Option 1:

That the grant offer be accepted and approval given for a procurement process for this works in combination with the Section 106 funds from the Globe Arena.

Option 2:

 Not to accept the offer of the funding.

Option 3:

None

Advantages

Increased amenities for cycling to schools. Builds on the skills and infrastructure developed in delivering the CDT project.

None

Disadvantages

None

This would miss the opportunity to encourage more sustainable travel options for school pupils and staff as well as other members of the community.

Risks

There is a small element of risk that costs could exceed the budget but robust estimates have been used for the bid and additional funding from our revenue budget would be available.

Reputational risk that the Lancaster City Council is not taking opportunities to promote sustainable transport measures

Option 1:

That the council note the bid in consortium with Sustrans , Devon County Council and 36 other local authorities and authorise officers to work up the bid if successful in the first round and report further details when available.

Option 2:

That the council do not take forward this bidding process.

Option 3:

None

Advantages

Further funding to promote cycling

None

Disadvantages

None

Missed opportunity for funding to promote sustainable transport within the district

Risks

None

Without continued funding the infrastructure and initiatives already in place from the CDT Project could go into decline and suffer

Option 1:

That the Head of Regeneration & Policy be given delegated authority to agree partnership work with the County Council to deliver cycling schemes, subject to there being no additional call on City Council budgets

Option 2:

Do not work in partnership with the County.

Option 3:

 None

Advantages

Builds on existing partnering experience and provides fee income for work.

None

Disadvantages

None

Missed opportunity for funded partnership working and loss of fee income for staff time

Risks

None

Reputational

Option 1:

That the Council continue to work in partnership with Sustrans and support the Bike it Officer with £16.7k from Public Realm revenue budget.

Option 2:

Do not offer this support

Option 3:

 None

Advantages

Builds on existing partnering and continues valuable work to encourage school pupils to cycle safely and responsibly. Supports other proposed works (Links to Schools at Westgate & Heysham)

None

Disadvantages

Commits City Council revenue budget

Local schools will lose the resource to encourage their pupils to use bicycles safely and responsibly

Risks

None

Reputational