Decision details

Purpose of Report: The purpose of this report is to brief the Executive about the development work on the proposed York Outer Ring Road Improvements and the approach to managing this project. The report informs Executive about current activity leading to design, purchase of land and construction over the coming five years.

Executive is asked to:

·         Delegate powers to the Executive Member for the purposes of approving consultation with residents, purchase of land, phasing of works and acceptance of tenders.

·         Approve the making of a Compulsory Purchase Order if required.

·         Delegate powers to the Corporate Director of Economy and Place for the purposes of negotiating land purchase and rights over land.

Resolved:  That the Executive proposes to Full Council that a budget of £34.2m be approved for the York Outer Ring Road improvements funded from the West Yorkshire Plus Transport Fund grant.

Reason:    To confirm the detailed allocation within the budget for the delivery of the Outer Ring Road Upgrade scheme in accordance with the previous Council Decision taken in December 2016.