| Item | Description | Resolution |
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| PART 1 - PUBLIC | ||
| MATTERS FOR RECOMMENDATION TO THE CABINET | ||
| FP 05/046 |
Tonbridge to Penshurst Cycle Route - Additional Off-Road Section to Avoid Use of Haysden Lane
Business
The Director of Leisure presented a Capital Plan evaluation of the 'fast track' item and proposed funding arrangements in respect of the creation of an off-road section of cycle route to avoid the use of the majority of Lower Haysden Lane. Details were given of land acquisition negotiations and procedure for implementing the scheme in the current financial year.
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RECOMMENDED: That (1) subject to the land acquisition being concluded satisfactorily, the scheme be included in List A of the Capital Plan for progressing during the current and next financial year; and (2) in order to progress the scheme in the current financial year Financial Procedure Rules relating to contracts be suspended and a negotiated contract be let to a suitable proved contractor, based on the rates tendered previously for the construction of earlier sections of the route. *Referred to Cabinet |