Issue - decisions

Advice of the Advisory Panel

That the Executive Member for City Strategy be advised to:

(i)      Note this report including, at Annex A, the brief history of endeavours to re-open local rail stations in the York area;

(ii)               Endorse the approach to the further development of tram-train schemes as set out in paragraphs 31 – 34, and

(iii)             Support the development of future light railway/tram train systems for the City of York, in line with the policy adopted at Council on 30 June 2008.

Decision of the Executive Member for City Strategy

RESOLVED:That the advice of the Advisory Panel be accepted and endorsed.

REASON:            This will ensure that the council remains fully aware of proposals for improving local rail services on certain lines within the Leeds City Region, utilising either existing or new rail technology, and enable the council to continue to pursue the reopening of stations in the York area.