Decision details

45.1     The Cabinet considered a report by the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport.

45.2     It was RESOLVED to agree the County Council’s response on Transport for the South East’s formal consultation on their draft Transport Strategy as summarised in sections 2.8 and 2.9 of the report , and outlined in more detail at Appendix 2.

Reason

45.3     The delivery of the Transport for the South East’s (TfSE) transport strategy provides an opportunity to support and grow the economy, boost connectivity and speed up journeys whilst improving access to opportunities for all and protecting and enhancing our region’s unique environment.

45.4     TfSE has set out their overall approach to achieving their vision in their draft Transport Strategy which has been out for consultation. Overall the County Council is supportive of TfSE’s draft strategy, and has a number of comments as summarised in sections 2.8 and 2.9 of this report and outlined in more detail in appendix 2, which will form the basis of the County Council’s formal response.