Decision details

Purpose of report: To provide an update on the progress of the Access York Phase 1 scheme and request authority to submit a Major Scheme Bid to the Department for Transport and authority to take options on the purchase of the proposed sites.

Members are asked to: Authorise the submission of the Major Scheme Bid to the DfT to enable funds to be obtained for the scheme. Authorise the preparation of conditional contracts for the acquisition of the land required for the sites. Approve the principles of the funding arrangements for the provision of the Council's contribution to the funding of the Major Scheme Bid.

RESOLVED: (i)         That approval be given to submit the Major Scheme Business Case to the Department for Transport, subject to the endorsement of the Regional Transport Board and the approval of the Director of Resources.

                        (ii)        That approval be given to conclude negotiations for the acquisition of land for the sites and to complete conditional contracts where necessary to secure options for future purchase.

                        (iii)       That the proposed funding sources for the local contribution to the scheme be noted and that Officers be requested to refine this list in the light of other emerging opportunities, such as the increased funding available for the LTP and windfall revenue receipts.

REASON:      To enable the Access York Project to proceed and to ensure that all potential funding sources for the local contribution are explored.