Issue details - KEY DECISION MADE UNDER SPECIAL URGENCY PROVISIONS: Thames Freeport Active Travel Fund - Approval to claim Grant

Issue details

KEY DECISION MADE UNDER SPECIAL URGENCY PROVISIONS: Thames Freeport Active Travel Fund - Approval to claim Grant

 

 

It is recommended that the Strategic Director of Place:

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Notes that the Council has submitted a funding application to the Thames Freeport for £1million Active Travel Fund

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Approves the allocation of £100,000 match funding to the Project through the Transport for London Local Implementation Plan (LIP)

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Accept £1 million Thames Freeport Active Travel Grant to deliver the Marsh Way Active Travel Route Scheme.

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Approves entering into a Grant Funding Agreement (GFA) between LB Havering and the Accountable Body Thurrock Council.

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Approves delivery of the Marsh Way Active Travel Route Scheme.

 

 

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Expenditure > £500,000;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 11/03/2026

This decision will be taken under urgency procedures.

Reason for urgency:
This Decision is made under Special Urgency provisions in order to meet the deadline for acceptance of grant funding from the accountable body. With the permission of the Chair of the Ovrview & Scrutiny Committee, Call-in has been waived

Decision due: 10 Mar 2026 by Strategic Director, Place

Lead member: Cabinet Member for Environment

Lead director: Strategic Director, Place

Contact: Daniel Douglas, Transport Planner Email: daniel.douglas@havering.gov.uk Tel: 01708 433220.

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