Portsmouth City Borough Council
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Meeting
Cabinet Member for Transport - Portsmouth City
Meeting Times
Scheduled Time
Start:
Thursday, 18th September 2025
4:00 PM
Thursday, 18th September 2025
4:00 PM
End:
Thursday, 18th September 2025
8:00 PM
Thursday, 18th September 2025
8:00 PM
Meeting Status
Status:
Confirmed
Confirmed
Date:
18 Sep 2025
18 Sep 2025
Location:
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth
Council Chamber - The Guildhall, Portsmouth
Meeting Attendees
Opposition spokesperson
Deputy Group Leader
Opposition spokesperson
Group Leader
Opposition spokesperson
Group Leader
Opposition spokesperson
Cabinet Member
Cabinet Member for Transport
Agenda
1
Apologies
Minutes
Apologies were received from Councillor Emily Strudwick and Councillor George Madgwick.
2
Declarations of Interest
Minutes
There were no declarations of interest.
3
Electric Vehicle On-Street Residential Chargepoint Scheme:THE PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL (VARIOUS ROADS)(ELECTRIC VEHICLE RECHARGING PARKING PLACES)(NO.3) ORDER 2025 (Ref PO44-2024)
Purpose of Report
To consider the public responses to the statutory public consultation with regards to Phase 3 Batch 3 - THE PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL (VARIOUS ROADS)(ELECTRIC VEHICLE RECHARGING PARKING PLACES)(NO.3) ORDER 2025, proposed designated electric vehicle charging bays in 52 locations.
RECOMMENDED
It is recommended that the Cabinet Member for Transport:
1. Approves the implementation of Electric Vehicle charging bays (EV bays) as advertised in Phase 3 Batch 3 Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) Reference PO44-2024, with the exception of those sites outlined in recommendation 2;
2. Defers the decision of Electric Vehicle charging bays (EV bays) as advertised in Phase 3 Batch 3 Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) Reference PO44-2024, and reconsiders these at an alternative location as part of Batch 5 of the project. These include:
· P3NEL145 Island View Terrace (material issue / stakeholder objections.
· P3NEL279 Strode Road (disabled bay application)
· P3STT268 St David's Road (5m)
· P3FRA252 Shakespeare Road (disabled bay application)
· P3FRA021 Balliol Road (5m)
To consider the public responses to the statutory public consultation with regards to Phase 3 Batch 3 - THE PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL (VARIOUS ROADS)(ELECTRIC VEHICLE RECHARGING PARKING PLACES)(NO.3) ORDER 2025, proposed designated electric vehicle charging bays in 52 locations.
RECOMMENDED
It is recommended that the Cabinet Member for Transport:
1. Approves the implementation of Electric Vehicle charging bays (EV bays) as advertised in Phase 3 Batch 3 Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) Reference PO44-2024, with the exception of those sites outlined in recommendation 2;
2. Defers the decision of Electric Vehicle charging bays (EV bays) as advertised in Phase 3 Batch 3 Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) Reference PO44-2024, and reconsiders these at an alternative location as part of Batch 5 of the project. These include:
· P3NEL145 Island View Terrace (material issue / stakeholder objections.
· P3NEL279 Strode Road (disabled bay application)
· P3STT268 St David's Road (5m)
· P3FRA252 Shakespeare Road (disabled bay application)
· P3FRA021 Balliol Road (5m)
Attachments:
- Document EV On-Street Residential Chargepoint Scheme PO44-2024 10 Sep 2025
- Document Appendix A - Draft Order 10 Sep 2025
- Document Appendix B - Integrated Impact Assessment 10 Sep 2025
- Document Appendix C - Causeway Consultation Report 10 Sep 2025
- Document Appendix D - Notice of Intent 10 Sep 2025
Minutes
Bethan Clemence, Transport Delivery Manager, presented the report the purpose of which was to consider the public responses to the statutory public consultation with regards to Phase 3, Batch 3 and the proposed designated electric vehicle charging bays in 52 locations.
Deputations
· Denise Higginson (resident) - opposing
Deputations are not minuted but can be viewed here
Members' Questions
In response to Members' questions, officers clarified:
· The Electric Vehicle charge points are not classed as a fire hazard when they are installed in accordance with the relevant standards. All installations by the operator, Zest, comply with the UK building regulations and industry standards, specifically HSC CDM regulations and BS7671/22/2018 plus A2/2022. All necessary safety certifications are in place, and fire safety was key consideration in the design and placement of the equipment.
· There were three key factors when considering chargepoint locations:
1. Resident requests
2. Retaining as much on street parking as possible - aiming to use ends of roads and ends of bays.
3. Proximity to a lamp column to avoid digging up large amounts of pavements to install a charging bollard.
· The proposed chargepoint outside the deputee's home in Queens Road, is as near as possible to the requestor's location. The closest lamp column was the second along the road as the first lamp column was within double yellow lines.
· The service do not routinely go back and check whether the requestor still requires the chargepoint as the EV Chargepoint programme is very comprehensive, the TRO process is very stipulated and is resource intensive.
· The chargepoint detailed in the deputation is outside number 310 Queens Road.
Members' Comments
Members questioned the process for selecting locations particularly concerning confirming whether resident requests are still valid and the chargepoints still wanted. As it was now a citywide rollout they considered it may be more appropriate to remove the resident request factor when considering locations.
Cabinet Member's Summary
Councillor Candlish noted this was the start of a new era for electric transport and electric vehicles in the city. The process of putting in place infrastructure was being done in a pragmatic way to try and locate the Charge Points as close as possible to known demand but also, expecting that demand will rise, to locate in areas where that demand may exist in the future and whilst the opportunity was available to the Council through Government funding.
In relation to the safety of electric vehicles, he noted there are now over a million electric vehicles on the road and there was no compelling evidence to show that they were particularly dangerous and noted there had been Charge Points in the city which had been operating safely for a considerable length of time.
DECISION
The Cabinet Member for Transport:
1. Approved the implementation of Electric Vehicle charging bays as advertised in Phase 3, Batch 3 Traffic Regulation Order reference PO44-2024, with the exception of those sites outlined in recommendation 2:
2. Deferred the decision of Electric Vehicle charging bays as advertised in Phase 3, Batch 3 Traffic Regulation Order reference PO44-2024, and reconsidered these at an alternative location as part of Batch 5 of the project. These included:
· P3NEL145 Island View Terrace (material issue/stakeholder objections)
· P3NEL279 Strode Road (disabled bay application)
· P3STT268 St Davids Road (5m)
· P3FRA252 Shakespeare Road (disabled bay application)
· P3FRA021 Balliol Road (5m)
3. One site to be reviewed in Queens Road (P3BAF240 - outside of house number 310).
Deputations
· Denise Higginson (resident) - opposing
Deputations are not minuted but can be viewed here
Members' Questions
In response to Members' questions, officers clarified:
· The Electric Vehicle charge points are not classed as a fire hazard when they are installed in accordance with the relevant standards. All installations by the operator, Zest, comply with the UK building regulations and industry standards, specifically HSC CDM regulations and BS7671/22/2018 plus A2/2022. All necessary safety certifications are in place, and fire safety was key consideration in the design and placement of the equipment.
· There were three key factors when considering chargepoint locations:
1. Resident requests
2. Retaining as much on street parking as possible - aiming to use ends of roads and ends of bays.
3. Proximity to a lamp column to avoid digging up large amounts of pavements to install a charging bollard.
· The proposed chargepoint outside the deputee's home in Queens Road, is as near as possible to the requestor's location. The closest lamp column was the second along the road as the first lamp column was within double yellow lines.
· The service do not routinely go back and check whether the requestor still requires the chargepoint as the EV Chargepoint programme is very comprehensive, the TRO process is very stipulated and is resource intensive.
· The chargepoint detailed in the deputation is outside number 310 Queens Road.
Members' Comments
Members questioned the process for selecting locations particularly concerning confirming whether resident requests are still valid and the chargepoints still wanted. As it was now a citywide rollout they considered it may be more appropriate to remove the resident request factor when considering locations.
Cabinet Member's Summary
Councillor Candlish noted this was the start of a new era for electric transport and electric vehicles in the city. The process of putting in place infrastructure was being done in a pragmatic way to try and locate the Charge Points as close as possible to known demand but also, expecting that demand will rise, to locate in areas where that demand may exist in the future and whilst the opportunity was available to the Council through Government funding.
In relation to the safety of electric vehicles, he noted there are now over a million electric vehicles on the road and there was no compelling evidence to show that they were particularly dangerous and noted there had been Charge Points in the city which had been operating safely for a considerable length of time.
DECISION
The Cabinet Member for Transport:
1. Approved the implementation of Electric Vehicle charging bays as advertised in Phase 3, Batch 3 Traffic Regulation Order reference PO44-2024, with the exception of those sites outlined in recommendation 2:
2. Deferred the decision of Electric Vehicle charging bays as advertised in Phase 3, Batch 3 Traffic Regulation Order reference PO44-2024, and reconsidered these at an alternative location as part of Batch 5 of the project. These included:
· P3NEL145 Island View Terrace (material issue/stakeholder objections)
· P3NEL279 Strode Road (disabled bay application)
· P3STT268 St Davids Road (5m)
· P3FRA252 Shakespeare Road (disabled bay application)
· P3FRA021 Balliol Road (5m)
3. One site to be reviewed in Queens Road (P3BAF240 - outside of house number 310).
4
TfSE Transport Strategy for the South East
Purpose of Report
To present the updated draft final Transport Strategy for the South East, prepared by Transport for the South East (TfSE), and request the Cabinet Member's endorsement of this on behalf of Portsmouth City Council.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Cabinet Member for Transport ratifies the draft final TFSE Transport Strategy for the South East, which was agreed at TFSE Partnership Board on 21st July 2025.
To present the updated draft final Transport Strategy for the South East, prepared by Transport for the South East (TfSE), and request the Cabinet Member's endorsement of this on behalf of Portsmouth City Council.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Cabinet Member for Transport ratifies the draft final TFSE Transport Strategy for the South East, which was agreed at TFSE Partnership Board on 21st July 2025.
Attachments:
- Document TfSE Transport Strategy for the South East 10 Sep 2025
- Document Appendix 1 - TfSE Final draft text 10 Sep 2025
- Document Appendix 2 - Revisions to maps and diagrams 10 Sep 2025
- Document Appendix 3 - Integrated Impact Assessment 10 Sep 2025
Minutes
Richard Pemberton, Transport Strategy Team Leader, presented the updated draft final Transport Strategy for the South East, prepared by Transport for the South East (TFSE), and requested that the Cabinet Member for Transport endorse this on behalf of Portsmouth City Council.
Members' Questions
In response to Members' questions, officers clarified:
· This was not part funded by the Transforming Cities Fund.
· There were 14 authorities included in the strategy including Hampshire, East and West Sussex, Kent, Surrey, Southampton and Bracknell Forest.
· The South East Hampshire Rapid Transit Network is a very long-term programme which can take decades to deliver. Several schemes have already been delivered such as the Portsmouth Park and Ride and the A3 bus lanes. The ultimate aspiration is for very high frequency bus services and there are areas where buses get held up where there may be opportunities to improve. The reason for the study is to identify those areas and prioritise them for future funding.
· Portsmouth City Council contribute to Transport for South East in the region of about £20,000 per year. For that money TFSE provide a range of services such as regional modelling tools, data and a central pot of money for the scheme development.
Member Comments
Members felt the level of responses overall was quite poor considering the geographical area it covered.
They felt the strategy was an aspirational document but that with the possible Local Government Reorganisation on the horizon there was a question mark over whether it could be delivered.
DECISION
The Cabinet Member for Transport ratified the draft final TFSE Transport Strategy for the South East, which was agreed at the TFSE Partnership Board on 21st July 2025.
Members' Questions
In response to Members' questions, officers clarified:
· This was not part funded by the Transforming Cities Fund.
· There were 14 authorities included in the strategy including Hampshire, East and West Sussex, Kent, Surrey, Southampton and Bracknell Forest.
· The South East Hampshire Rapid Transit Network is a very long-term programme which can take decades to deliver. Several schemes have already been delivered such as the Portsmouth Park and Ride and the A3 bus lanes. The ultimate aspiration is for very high frequency bus services and there are areas where buses get held up where there may be opportunities to improve. The reason for the study is to identify those areas and prioritise them for future funding.
· Portsmouth City Council contribute to Transport for South East in the region of about £20,000 per year. For that money TFSE provide a range of services such as regional modelling tools, data and a central pot of money for the scheme development.
Member Comments
Members felt the level of responses overall was quite poor considering the geographical area it covered.
They felt the strategy was an aspirational document but that with the possible Local Government Reorganisation on the horizon there was a question mark over whether it could be delivered.
DECISION
The Cabinet Member for Transport ratified the draft final TFSE Transport Strategy for the South East, which was agreed at the TFSE Partnership Board on 21st July 2025.
5
Proposed Permit Parking Scheme, North Fratton (GD Zone)
Purpose of Report
To consider feedback received and recommendations following the formal consultation on the proposed Residents Parking Zone (RPZ) in the North Fratton area (GD Zone), for which the traffic order was advertised on 17 May 2025.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Cabinet Member for Transport:
1. Approves the implementation of the proposed Residents Parking Zone (RPZ) in the North Fratton area (GD Zone), to introduce parking places for GD Permit Holders only from 4pm - 6pm.
2. Notes that additional engagement is planned with businesses near the junction of New Road and Northgate Avenue to determine a proposal to introduce a time-limited parking place at that site, which would be subject to a separate Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) and statutory consultation.
To consider feedback received and recommendations following the formal consultation on the proposed Residents Parking Zone (RPZ) in the North Fratton area (GD Zone), for which the traffic order was advertised on 17 May 2025.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Cabinet Member for Transport:
1. Approves the implementation of the proposed Residents Parking Zone (RPZ) in the North Fratton area (GD Zone), to introduce parking places for GD Permit Holders only from 4pm - 6pm.
2. Notes that additional engagement is planned with businesses near the junction of New Road and Northgate Avenue to determine a proposal to introduce a time-limited parking place at that site, which would be subject to a separate Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) and statutory consultation.
Attachments:
- Document Proposed Permit Parking Scheme, North Fratton (GD Zone) 10 Sep 2025
- Document Appendix A - Informal Survey Results (April 2024) 10 Sep 2025
- Document Appendix B - Notice of Intent 10 Sep 2025
- Document Appendix C - Full list of representations 10 Sep 2025
- Document Appendix D - Integrated Impact Assessment 10 Sep 2025
Minutes
Gareth James, Transport Strategy Team Leader, presented the report, the purpose of which was to consider the feedback received and the recommendations following the formal consultation on the proposed Residents Parking Zone (RPZ) in the North Fratton area (GD Zone), for which the traffic order was advertised on 17th May 2025.
Deputations
· Mrs Sam Evans (resident) - opposing
· Paul Newman (resident) - opposing
· Nigel Nancarrow (local business owner) - opposing
Deputations are not minuted but can be viewed here
Members' Questions
In response to Members' questions, officers clarified:
· The reason there is a higher cost for the second and third permit is to help encourage reduced car ownership in the city.
· Any surplus from the revenue generated by the Permit Parking Scheme fees is ringfenced and has to be reinvested, by law, in transport schemes. The scheme is designed to be self-financing.
· Burleigh Road is within the GC zone. New Road is within the GC zone apart from the section that starts at Burleigh Road and ends at Copnor Road, which is within the new GD zone and is bounded by the cemetery.
· A decision has not yet been made on possible short-term parking in Northgate avenue - this will happen once the consultation with those businesses affected has taken place as per recommendation 2.2.
· The aim is to complete the consultation with the businesses prior to the implementation of the GD zone so it can all be put in place at the same time.
· Decisions on third permits in RPZs are made dependent on the initial take up of the scheme and activity data garnered from the civil enforcement officers within that area on where the higher demands will be.
· The decision to operate the RPZ from 4 - 6pm was to ensure consistency with the neighbouring scheme which also runs from 4 - 6pm.
Cabinet Member's Summary
Councillor Candlish acknowledged some residents' comments about a later timeframe for the scheme, but considered that, given the proximity of the neighbouring RPZ the proposal for 4 - 6pm would be implemented. However, he did note that there was a need to look at all the time zones across the city to consider whether they still made sense next to each other but acknowledged this was not possible at the moment.
He noted that RPZs do not always solve the problems of a heavily trafficked area, but they do improve the situation.
DECISION
The Cabinet member for Transport:
1. Approved the implementation of the proposed Residents Parking Zone in the North Fratton area (GD Zone), to introduce parking places for GD Permit Holders only from 4pm - 6pm;
2. Noted that additional engagement was planned with businesses near the junction of New Road and Northgate Avenue to determine a proposal to introduce a time-limited parking place at that site, which would be subject to a separate Traffic Regulation Order and statutory consultation.
Deputations
· Mrs Sam Evans (resident) - opposing
· Paul Newman (resident) - opposing
· Nigel Nancarrow (local business owner) - opposing
Deputations are not minuted but can be viewed here
Members' Questions
In response to Members' questions, officers clarified:
· The reason there is a higher cost for the second and third permit is to help encourage reduced car ownership in the city.
· Any surplus from the revenue generated by the Permit Parking Scheme fees is ringfenced and has to be reinvested, by law, in transport schemes. The scheme is designed to be self-financing.
· Burleigh Road is within the GC zone. New Road is within the GC zone apart from the section that starts at Burleigh Road and ends at Copnor Road, which is within the new GD zone and is bounded by the cemetery.
· A decision has not yet been made on possible short-term parking in Northgate avenue - this will happen once the consultation with those businesses affected has taken place as per recommendation 2.2.
· The aim is to complete the consultation with the businesses prior to the implementation of the GD zone so it can all be put in place at the same time.
· Decisions on third permits in RPZs are made dependent on the initial take up of the scheme and activity data garnered from the civil enforcement officers within that area on where the higher demands will be.
· The decision to operate the RPZ from 4 - 6pm was to ensure consistency with the neighbouring scheme which also runs from 4 - 6pm.
Cabinet Member's Summary
Councillor Candlish acknowledged some residents' comments about a later timeframe for the scheme, but considered that, given the proximity of the neighbouring RPZ the proposal for 4 - 6pm would be implemented. However, he did note that there was a need to look at all the time zones across the city to consider whether they still made sense next to each other but acknowledged this was not possible at the moment.
He noted that RPZs do not always solve the problems of a heavily trafficked area, but they do improve the situation.
DECISION
The Cabinet member for Transport:
1. Approved the implementation of the proposed Residents Parking Zone in the North Fratton area (GD Zone), to introduce parking places for GD Permit Holders only from 4pm - 6pm;
2. Noted that additional engagement was planned with businesses near the junction of New Road and Northgate Avenue to determine a proposal to introduce a time-limited parking place at that site, which would be subject to a separate Traffic Regulation Order and statutory consultation.
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Proposed Amendment to Parking Restrictions - Priory Crescent and Goldsmith Avenue (PO32A-24)
Purpose of Report
To consider objections to proposed waiting restrictions on Priory Crescent and Goldsmith Avenue.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Cabinet Member for Transport approves the amendment to parking restrictions as advertised on Priory Crescent and Goldsmith Avenue for which four objections were received.
To consider objections to proposed waiting restrictions on Priory Crescent and Goldsmith Avenue.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Cabinet Member for Transport approves the amendment to parking restrictions as advertised on Priory Crescent and Goldsmith Avenue for which four objections were received.
Attachments:
Minutes
The purpose of the report was to consider objections to the proposed waiting restrictions on Priory Crescent and Goldsmith Avenue.
Deputation
· Min Wright (Hon Sec Milton Park Bowling Association) - in favour.
· Cllr Steve Pitt (written and distributed to members) - in favour.
Deputations are not minuted but can be viewed here
There were no member questions or comments.
Councillor Candlish noted the particular circumstances around the sport being played and the circumstances of the parking arrangements that made it easier to accommodate this request and noted this would not be a universal precedent for other places. It was a modest amendment to a small scheme and he was therefore happy to approve the recommendation.
DECISION
The Cabinet Member for Transport approved the amendment to parking restrictions as advertised on Priory Crescent and Goldsmith Avenue, for which four objections had been received.
Deputation
· Min Wright (Hon Sec Milton Park Bowling Association) - in favour.
· Cllr Steve Pitt (written and distributed to members) - in favour.
Deputations are not minuted but can be viewed here
There were no member questions or comments.
Councillor Candlish noted the particular circumstances around the sport being played and the circumstances of the parking arrangements that made it easier to accommodate this request and noted this would not be a universal precedent for other places. It was a modest amendment to a small scheme and he was therefore happy to approve the recommendation.
DECISION
The Cabinet Member for Transport approved the amendment to parking restrictions as advertised on Priory Crescent and Goldsmith Avenue, for which four objections had been received.
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Portsmouth Public Transport Strategy - Permission to Undertake Public Consultation
Purpose of Report
This report seeks approval to undertake public consultation on the draft Portsmouth Public Transport Strategy aims, outcomes and policies (Appendix A)
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Cabinet Member for Transport approves the content of the draft Portsmouth Public Transport Strategy aims, outcomes and policies for public consultation.
This report seeks approval to undertake public consultation on the draft Portsmouth Public Transport Strategy aims, outcomes and policies (Appendix A)
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Cabinet Member for Transport approves the content of the draft Portsmouth Public Transport Strategy aims, outcomes and policies for public consultation.
Attachments:
- Document Portsmout Public Transport Strategy - Permission to consult 10 Sep 2025
- Document Appendix A - Draft Public Transport Strategy 10 Sep 2025
- Document Appendix B - Integrated Impact Assessment 10 Sep 2025
Minutes
Richard Pemberton, Principal Transport Planner, presented the report which sought approval to undertake public consultation on the draft Portsmouth Public Transport Strategy aims, outcomes and policies.
Members' Questions
In response to Members' questions, officers clarified:
· Prioritising traffic lights and signals for buses so they can move more quickly through the city was one of the elements of the strategy. Other elements were bus lanes and providing access for buses only into certain areas.
Members' Comments
Members expressed concern that infrastructure upgrades to help buses move more quickly are funded by taxpayers while the bus companies benefit commercially. They should be encouraged to expand strategic routes, not just profit from improved infrastructure.
Members highlighted the tension between private profit and public service in bus operations, noting that subsidies may be necessary for services that operators are unwilling to provide. They acknowledged the limitations imposed by current legislation and the need for more collaborative partnerships with bus companies.
Cabinet Member's Summary
Councillor Candlish noted that Portsmouth had been recognised for its enhanced bus partnership and suggested that there was potential for even greater collaboration including open-book economics and joint efforts to increase overall bus usage.
DECISION
The Cabinet Member for Transport approved the content of the draft Portsmouth Public Transport Strategy aims, outcomes and policies for public consultation.
Members' Questions
In response to Members' questions, officers clarified:
· Prioritising traffic lights and signals for buses so they can move more quickly through the city was one of the elements of the strategy. Other elements were bus lanes and providing access for buses only into certain areas.
Members' Comments
Members expressed concern that infrastructure upgrades to help buses move more quickly are funded by taxpayers while the bus companies benefit commercially. They should be encouraged to expand strategic routes, not just profit from improved infrastructure.
Members highlighted the tension between private profit and public service in bus operations, noting that subsidies may be necessary for services that operators are unwilling to provide. They acknowledged the limitations imposed by current legislation and the need for more collaborative partnerships with bus companies.
Cabinet Member's Summary
Councillor Candlish noted that Portsmouth had been recognised for its enhanced bus partnership and suggested that there was potential for even greater collaboration including open-book economics and joint efforts to increase overall bus usage.
DECISION
The Cabinet Member for Transport approved the content of the draft Portsmouth Public Transport Strategy aims, outcomes and policies for public consultation.
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Local Transport Plan 4 Annual Monitoring Report 2024/25
Purpose of Report
The purpose of this report is to provide the third Annual Monitoring Report for the Portsmouth Transport Strategy, (Local Transport Plan 4 (LTP4)), covering the period 2024/25. The report provides updates on progress towards the vision and four strategic objectives identified in LTP4, along with updates on sixteen key performance indicators (KPIs) across the first three years of LTP4, which are 2021/22 to 2023/24.
RECOMMENDATION
That the Cabinet Member for Transport notes this information only report.
The purpose of this report is to provide the third Annual Monitoring Report for the Portsmouth Transport Strategy, (Local Transport Plan 4 (LTP4)), covering the period 2024/25. The report provides updates on progress towards the vision and four strategic objectives identified in LTP4, along with updates on sixteen key performance indicators (KPIs) across the first three years of LTP4, which are 2021/22 to 2023/24.
RECOMMENDATION
That the Cabinet Member for Transport notes this information only report.
Attachments:
- Document Local Transport Plan 4 Annual Monitoring Report 2024/25 10 Sep 2025
- Document Appendix A - Annual Monitoring Report 10 Sep 2025
Minutes
Kirsty Routledge, Principal Transport Planner, presented third Annual Monitoring Report for the Portsmouth Transport Strategy, (Local Transport Plan 4(LTP4)), which covered the period 2024/25. The report provided updates on progress towards the vision and four strategic objectives identified in LTP4, along with updates on sixteen key performance indicators (KPIs) across the first three years of LTP4, which were 2021/22 to 2023/24.
There were no questions or comments.
The Cabinet Member for Transport noted the information only report.
There were no questions or comments.
The Cabinet Member for Transport noted the information only report.
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2025-28 Portsmouth Transport LTP4 Implementation Plan
Purpose of Report
The Portsmouth Transport Strategy, Local Transport Plan 4 (LTP4) and the LTP 4 Implementation Plan were adopted in October 2021. The Transport Strategy covers the period of 2021 to 2038, with the Implementation Plan being updated every three years across this period.
The Implementation Plan sets out the prioritised actions we plan to deliver, and the resources available to enable this over the next three year period, as well as in the longer term, in order to continue to deliver against the vision, objectives and policies for development of transport in the city set out in the Portsmouth Transport Strategy 2021-208 (LTP4).
The first Implementation Plan covered the period of 2022/23 to 2024/25 and has now ended. An updated Implementation Plan has been produced to cover the next three-year period of 2025/26 to 2027/28, as well as setting out an indicative plan up to 2038.
This report seeks approval from the Cabinet Member for the new updated LTP4 Implementation Plan covering the period 2025/26 to 2027/28 (Appendix A).
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Cabinet Member for Transport approves the draft Portsmouth Transport Strategy Implementation Plan 2025/26 to 2027/28.
The Portsmouth Transport Strategy, Local Transport Plan 4 (LTP4) and the LTP 4 Implementation Plan were adopted in October 2021. The Transport Strategy covers the period of 2021 to 2038, with the Implementation Plan being updated every three years across this period.
The Implementation Plan sets out the prioritised actions we plan to deliver, and the resources available to enable this over the next three year period, as well as in the longer term, in order to continue to deliver against the vision, objectives and policies for development of transport in the city set out in the Portsmouth Transport Strategy 2021-208 (LTP4).
The first Implementation Plan covered the period of 2022/23 to 2024/25 and has now ended. An updated Implementation Plan has been produced to cover the next three-year period of 2025/26 to 2027/28, as well as setting out an indicative plan up to 2038.
This report seeks approval from the Cabinet Member for the new updated LTP4 Implementation Plan covering the period 2025/26 to 2027/28 (Appendix A).
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Cabinet Member for Transport approves the draft Portsmouth Transport Strategy Implementation Plan 2025/26 to 2027/28.
Attachments:
- Document 2025-28 Portsmouth Transport LTP4 Implementation Plan 10 Sep 2025
- Document Appendix A - Portsmouth Transport Implementation Plan 2025/26 to 2027/28 10 Sep 2025
- Document Appendix B - Integrated Impact Assessment 10 Sep 2025
Minutes
Kirsty Routledge, Principal Transport Planner, presented the report, the purpose of which was to seek approval from the Cabinet Member for the new updated LTP4 Implementation Plan covering the period 2025/26 to 2027/28 as outlined in Appendix A.
Members' Questions
In response to Members' questions, officers clarified:
· There are 233 diffusion tube monitoring stations across the city to assess the Cleaner Air objective. The one at the Spur Roundabout is a revoked Air Quality Management Area (AQMA) as it is a congestion hotspot. The diffusion tube monitoring stations are maintained by Regulatory Services and largely funded through the Clean Air Zone.
· Judging whether a scheme would deliver cleaner air is done on the basis of proxies and common sense assumptions - by encouraging modal shift you are effectively promoting cleaner air.
· Where the table from page 449 onwards shows a scheme is not funded, it primarily means that it is not known whether there is going to be any funding provided by third parties.
· There is a 'cocktail' of different funding sources, opportunities and timescales to work to. Numerous pots of funding for different modes of transport across different time periods come primarily from central Government. A full black star on a green background means it is fully funded - there is a reasonable level of funding to deliver the project. Half a star or an empty star means there is no funding at all or insufficient funding to deliver a viable project.
· There are more than 300 requested schemes in the feasibility list. This is constrained by manpower, funding and the ability to only do so many projects at once due to the city's road network.
DECISION
The Cabinet Member for Transport approved the draft Portsmouth Transport Strategy Implementation Plan 2025/26 - 2027/28
Members' Questions
In response to Members' questions, officers clarified:
· There are 233 diffusion tube monitoring stations across the city to assess the Cleaner Air objective. The one at the Spur Roundabout is a revoked Air Quality Management Area (AQMA) as it is a congestion hotspot. The diffusion tube monitoring stations are maintained by Regulatory Services and largely funded through the Clean Air Zone.
· Judging whether a scheme would deliver cleaner air is done on the basis of proxies and common sense assumptions - by encouraging modal shift you are effectively promoting cleaner air.
· Where the table from page 449 onwards shows a scheme is not funded, it primarily means that it is not known whether there is going to be any funding provided by third parties.
· There is a 'cocktail' of different funding sources, opportunities and timescales to work to. Numerous pots of funding for different modes of transport across different time periods come primarily from central Government. A full black star on a green background means it is fully funded - there is a reasonable level of funding to deliver the project. Half a star or an empty star means there is no funding at all or insufficient funding to deliver a viable project.
· There are more than 300 requested schemes in the feasibility list. This is constrained by manpower, funding and the ability to only do so many projects at once due to the city's road network.
DECISION
The Cabinet Member for Transport approved the draft Portsmouth Transport Strategy Implementation Plan 2025/26 - 2027/28
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