Decision details

RESOLVED: (i)         That Officers be instructed to proceed with this project, bringing reports back to the Executive at key stages.

                        (ii)        That the delivery arrangements and the creation of a Project Board be approved.

                        (iii)       That the consultation process on the basis of a single site at Askham Bar be approved.

                        (iv)       That the consultation process based on the A59 site adjacent to Boroughbridge Road, previously identified as Site 2 and shown as such on the plan at Annex D, be approved.

                        (v)        That the possibility of a subway at the A59/ORR be included in the pre-application consultation.

                        (vi)       That the initial consultation process based on all three sites at Wigginton Road, as identified on the plan at Annex E, plus an additional site on the south-west of the junction, be approved.

                        (vi)       That Officers be asked to ensure that local Ward Members and Parish Councils, together with residents (through the Ward Committee newsletters), are kept up to date with progress and that an early opportunity is given to all parties to have an input into plans for the sites prior to any planning applications being drawn up.

REASON:      To enable progression of the Major Scheme Bid, which will make a significant contribution to sustainable transport in the City, and to ensure proper consultation with interested parties.