Agenda item

RESOLVED: That Cabinet adopted the King’s Lynn Transport Strategy (KLTS) as outlined in Appendix A.

With regard to recommendations from the Regeneration and Development Panel (held on 2^nd March 2026) Cabinet responded as follows:

Cabinet agreed that officers should undertake further investigation and evaluation of a Park and Ride scheme, as well as a Park and Walk scheme.

Cabinet highlighted that Tennyson Road project is a priority for the Neighbourhood Board and endorsed any request from the Regeneration and Development Panel for an update from the Board on interim enhancements to the existing crossing at Tennyson Road.

Cabinet agreed to request Norfolk County Council look at the feasibility of creating a safe active travel route along the Gaywood River to link Reffley and Knights Hill development to the existing network and Lynnsport, avoiding Edward Benefer Way subject to operational resource.

REASON FOR DECISION: To allow the KLTS and Implementation Plan to be adopted at Borough level, inform wider place-based strategies for King’s Lynn and support its implementation. Endorsement of the KLTS aligns with the council’s priority to support growth and prosperity and to protect our environment

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The Regeneration Programmes Officer presented the King's Lynn Transport Strategy, developed in partnership with the County Council. She explained that the strategy aligns with county-led initiatives and incorporates local policies such as the King's Lynn Master Plan. Key projects include improvements to major road junctions and crossings, with the strategy aiming to secure funding for these priorities.

Councillor Lintern relayed Regeneration and Development Panel’s request for updates on the second rail station feasibility study and highlighted the importance of the Tennyson Road crossing. The Chair, Councillor Beales welcomed the role of the Regeneration and Development Panel to request and scrutinise the feasibility study on the additional rail station.

Councillor de Whalley discussed ongoing efforts to engage with Network Rail and the need for continued advocacy for rail improvements.

The Chair, Councillor Beales commented on an advantage of a unitary authority including Transport to resolve issues such as railway crossing. He added the Neighbourhood Board had removed the project due to no progress but highlighted further options were being considered such as a crossing near the SPAR shop.

Councillor Morley raised concerns about the use of pre-COVID census data and the omission of West Lynn from the strategy's focus area. The Regeneration Programmes Officer responded that adjustments are made for changing work patterns following COVID and that West Lynn was included in practical terms including the ferry.

Councillor Morley sought further on micro – mobility and questioned if there had been a full consultation. The Regeneration Programmes Officer explained there was currently no scheme which therefore provided an opportunity and a question was included in the consultation. She provided assurance that any future schemes would be subject to further development and consultation.

Councillor Moriarty emphasised the need for flexibility in the strategy to adapt to future changes. The Regeneration Programmes Officer explained the strategy was built on previous strategies and growth of the area.

Councillor Ring thanked all Officers for their work on the strategy including contribution from the public. He highlighted the importance of strategies and policies including the need for them to be amended.

The Cabinet considered the Regeneration and Development Panel’s recommendations, agreeing to further investigate and evaluate park and ride including park and walk schemes. Cabinet identified the importance of the Tennyson Road project and endorsed the Regeneration and Development Panel request and update from the Neighbourhood Board on interim enhancements to the existing crossing. Additionally, Cabinet agreed to request Officers at Norfolk County Council to look at the feasibility of creating a safe active travel route along the Gaywood River to link Reffley and Knights Hill development to the existing network and Lynnsport, avoiding Edward Benefer Way subject to operational resource.

RESOLVED: That Cabinet adopted the King’s Lynn Transport Strategy (KLTS) as outlined in Appendix A.

With regard to recommendations from the Regeneration and Development Panel (held on 2^nd March 2026) Cabinet responded as follows:

Cabinet agreed that officers should undertake further investigation and evaluation of a Park and Ride scheme, as well as a Park and Walk scheme.

Cabinet highlighted that Tennyson Road project is a priority for the Neighbourhood Board and endorsed any request from the Regeneration and Development Panel for an update from the Board on interim enhancements to the existing crossing at Tennyson Road.

Cabinet agreed to request Norfolk County Council look at the feasibility of creating a safe active travel route along the Gaywood River to link Reffley and Knights Hill development to the existing network and Lynnsport, avoiding Edward Benefer Way subject to operational resource.

REASON FOR DECISION: To allow the KLTS and Implementation Plan to be adopted at Borough level, inform wider place-based strategies for King’s Lynn and support its implementation. Endorsement of the KLTS aligns with the council’s priority to support growth and prosperity and to protect our environment