Issue - meetings

The Head of Transport to present a report outlining the proposals to replace and upgrade the existing footbridge spanning the River Ouse adjacent to ‘Scarborough (Railway) Bridge’.

Resolved: That the Executive;

                                     I.        Approve in principle the replacement and upgrade of the Scarborough Bridge footbridge and associated ramps / structures;

                                   II.        Note the continued progression of the scheme at risk through the planning and procurement stages Grant the Assistant Director for Transport, Highways & Environment delegated powers to make any future required amendments to the scheme as a result of emerging detailed design etc;

                                  III.        Approve an allocation for risk within the Local Transport Plan programme 2018/19 in order to ensure that sufficient funds are available to deliver the proposed scheme;

                                 IV.        Subject to funding agreements being agreed with other contributors and relevant planning consent being granted authorise the Assistant Director for Transport, Highways & Environment, in consultation with the Executive member for Transport & Planning, to progress the scheme including awarding contracts for the future delivery of the project, including an equalities impact assessment prior to progression.

Reason:     The recommended replacement of the footbridge offers a unique opportunity to significantly improve one of a limited number of city centre river crossings and significantly improve access to the Railway Station and York Central Development site.

The Head of Transport presented a report outlining the proposals to replace and upgrade the existing footbridge spanning the River Ouse adjacent to ‘Scarborough (Railway) Bridge’.

In discussing the item, it was agreed that recommendation IV be amended to reflect that delegations would be taken in consultation with the Executive Member and an equalities impact assessment carried out.

Resolved:  That the Executive;

                                     I.        Approve in principle the replacement and upgrade of the Scarborough Bridge footbridge and associated ramps / structures;

                                   II.        Note the continued progression of the scheme at risk through the planning and procurement stages Grant the Assistant Director for Transport, Highways & Environment delegated powers to make any future required amendments to the scheme as a result of emerging detailed design etc;

                                  III.        Approve an allocation for risk within the Local Transport Plan programme 2018/19 in order to ensure that sufficient funds are available to deliver the proposed scheme;

                                 IV.        Subject to funding agreements being agreed with other contributors and relevant planning consent being granted authorise the Assistant Director for Transport, Highways & Environment, in consultation with the Executive member for Transport & Planning, to progress the scheme including awarding contracts for the future delivery of the project, including an equalities impact assessment prior to progression.

Reason:     The recommended replacement of the footbridge offers a unique opportunity to significantly improve one of a limited number of city centre river crossings and significantly improve access to the Railway Station and York Central Development site.