Issue - meetings

·  2.09.1 NCN 422

·  2.13 Wokingham Thames Valley P&R

·  2.28 Bracknell A3095 Corridor

·  2.47 Bracknell Town 'the deck'

BLTB received four one year evaluation reports under the revised evaluation approach agreed in July 2022.

(Nigel Nawacki joined the meeting)

Berkshire LEP and scheme promoters summarised the key findings from each of the evaluations which were noted:

·  Scheme 2.09.1 – National Cycle Network 422 – the scheme had been delivered on time and budget.  The scheme was aligned to LEP priorities and was considered to have delivered positive outcomes with improved infrastructure for cyclists.  The impacts of the Covid pandemic did make the recording of cycling flows difficult to assess.

·  Scheme 2.13 – Wokingham Thames Valley Park & Ride – the scheme was delivered successfully, although the Covid delays had resulted in the project going over budget.  The lessons learned were set out and future extension opportunities were noted.

·  Scheme 2.28 – Bracknell A3095 Corridor – the scheme was delivered 3 months earlier than had been planned due to reduced traffic volumes during Covid.  There was an overspend of circa £2m which had been met by Bracknell Forest Council.  The scheme had delivered significant benefits in terms of increased capacity and reduced congestion and the initial assessment was that the project had been very successful.

·  Scheme 2.47 – Bracknell Town ‘The Deck’ – the LEP funding was for the demolition of the former Bentalls retail unit to facilitate the proposed Deck scheme at the Lexicon in Bracknell town centre.  The funding represented circa 4% of the total project costs.  The scheme was different to transport schemes in that the impacts would be dependent on the future regeneration of the town centre.  The development of the Deck had been delayed due to Covid and wider economic factors but it was hoped positive news would be announced soon.

The reports were noted.

Resolved –  That the one year evaluation reports from the scheme promoter and the LEP conclusions for the following schemes be noted:

§  Scheme 2.09.1 – National Cycle Network 422

§  Scheme 2.13 – Wokingham Thames Valley Park & Ride

§  Scheme 2.28 – Bracknell A3095 Corridor

§  Scheme 2.47 – Bracknell Town ‘The Deck’