Decision - Hanover Low Traffic Neigbourhood Pilot scheme development

Hanover Action a local community action group, which has requested a pilot Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN) to be planned and delivered in 2021. This report as requested by this committee, sets out the initial planning work and next steps of the project, for the consideration of committee members.

1)            That the Committee welcomes the progress that has been made since the Hanover Action deputation was received, through the continued engagement with the local community, in the development of this pilot project.

2)            That the committee notes the proposed Low Traffic Neighbourhood funding allocation for 2021/22 in the Local Transport Plan capital programme and requests a further report following completion of the initial project planning, and options identification stages.

3)            That officers explore options for other Low Traffic Neighbourhood schemes and suitable complimentary measures across the city, and begin work with member oversight on a wider Low Traffic Neighbourhood delivery strategy for the city, to come back before the Environment, Transport & Sustainability Committee for approval.

4)            That these options be explored in conjunction with the recommendations of the Community Wealth Building Members’ Working Group, as agreed by Full Council on 22 October 2020.