To receive and consider the report of the Director of Planning and Development (enclosed).

That the recommendations of the Overview and Scrutiny Task Group be received, and recommendations accepted.

Councillor Alistair Bradley, Executive Member (Economic Development and Public Service Reform), presented the report of the Director of Planning and Development which outlines the response to the recommendations of the Task Group for Sustainable Public Transport. Members noted that all 22 of the recommendations were being agreed.

Following queries on whether personal vehicles such as electric cars and cycling and walking strategies should be considered separately from the Sustainable Public Transport report, it was proposed that they remain in the report but separate reviews could be undertaken. Members noted that they also fall into the public category, for example charging points on public land and public footpaths etc.

Decision:

That the recommendations of the Overview and Scrutiny Task Group be received, and recommendations accepted.

Reasons for recommendation(s):

Sustainable public transport is an important element of a comprehensive approach to tackling climate change and the emergency the earth faces with regards carbon emissions, loss of nature and biodiversity and the obesity crisis. Delivery will contribute to achieving net zero carbon emissions.

Alternative options considered and rejected:

None