Issue - meetings

Background:

This report set out the proposed approach for engaging residents, stakeholders and partners in the development of a new Local Transport Plan for Medway and sought approval to commence the first phase of engagement in the Autumn.

Medway’s current Local Transport Plan (LTP), adopted in 2011, ran to the end of 2026. To comply with the Council’s statutory duty under the Transport Act 2000, a new LTP needed to be prepared for the 15-year period that followed. This would set out a long-term strategy for transport in Medway, incorporating existing transport plans and strategies and supporting wider policies and strategic objectives around economic growth, health, climate change, and social inclusion.

To support the development of the new LTP, a Communications and Engagement Management Plan (CEMP) had been prepared. It outlined a structured approach to engaging residents, businesses, partners and community groups that was intended to capture the needs, aspirations and lived experiences of Medway’s communities.

Reasons:

To ensure that the development of a new Local Transport Plan for Medway is informed by a structured and inclusive engagement process with residents and stakeholders.

Note: There was a five minute meeting adjournment following this agenda item for a break.