The Pre-Decision Scrutiny Questions and officer responses were noted.

DECISION

1.    To note the outcome of the public consultation that informs the Tower Hamlets Transport Strategy 2019-2041.

2.    Having regard to the Council’s Public Sector Equality and the equality analysis, to agree the Tower Hamlets Transport Strategy 2019-2041.

Action by:

CORPORATE DIRECTOR, PLACE (A. SUTCLIFFE)

(Senior Strategy and Policy Manager (K. Okawa)

(Strategy and Policy Manager (J. Begum)

(Team Leader, Development, Highways and Traffic Management (J. Ettinger)

Councillor David Edgar, Cabinet Member for Environment, introduced the report setting out the Council’s proposed Transport Strategy. In a fast-growing, densely populated borough, provision of good public transport and cycling/walking options was vital to support a healthy community and to tackle air quality. There had been high numbers of responses to the consultation including from businesses and a good evidence base had been created to help support future policies and programmes. It was noted that action plans relating to the strategy would be published next year.

In response to questions it was noted that work was ongoing with Newham into looking at potential new bridges across the River Lee.

The Mayor welcomed the report and stated he would be continuously reviewing the borough’s transport needs. He noted the Pre-Decision Scrutiny Questions and officer responses and agreed the recommendations as set out.

RESOLVED

1.    To note the outcome of the public consultation that informs the Tower Hamlets Transport Strategy 2019-2041.

2.    Having regard to the Council’s Public Sector Equality and the equality analysis, to agree the Tower Hamlets Transport Strategy 2019-2041.