Issue - meetings

To consider approval of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) Local Transport Plan (LTP4).

Contact: Ilyas Ramjan, Major Projects

RESOLVED –

1)    That the contents of this report, and the LTP4 document (Appendix A) and LTP4 Consultation report (Appendix B) be noted.

2)    That approval be given to LTP4, to support adoption by West Yorkshire Combined Authority. 

Cabinet received a report which sought approval for the Combined Authority (WYCA) Local Transport Plan (LTP4) in advance of the Combined Authority meeting on 19th March 2026 which will consider its formal adoption. The report advised that the LTP4 would be the new statutory Local Transport Plan for West Yorkshire.

The report explained that the WYCA Local Transport Plan (LTP4) set out the statutory framework for delivering a safe, integrated, reliable, and sustainable transport system across West Yorkshire, replacing the previous West Yorkshire Transport Strategy 2040 and reflecting major changes since 2017.

Cabinet were advised that approving LTP4 would ensure that Kirklees’ transport priorities were fully aligned with regional objectives and statutory requirements, and provide a clear mandate for partnership working with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) and neighbouring districts, enabling integrated delivery of schemes that support economic growth, social inclusion, and climate action. It was noted that LTP4 underpinned a £2.1?billion Single Settlement for transport investment across West Yorkshire and would strengthen Kirklees’ position as a key delivery partner, securing access to future funding for projects that align with the Council’s recently adopted Transport Strategy. 

It was noted that, pursuant to the detail of the published report, this matter and future Local Transport Plans, would not require submission to Council for final endorsement, and that the determination of the matter would be taken by Cabinet.

RESOLVED –

1)    That the contents of this report, and the LTP4 document (Appendix A) and LTP4 Consultation report (Appendix B) be noted.

2)    That approval be given to LTP4, to support adoption by West Yorkshire Combined Authority.