Issue - decisions

Resolved:  That Executive agree:

(i)           To take up the West Yorkshire Transport Fund (WYTF) funding allocated for York Central and to confirm that the York Central access route will be part funded by CYC;

(ii)          To undertake further consultation on the access route for York Central as part of a future York Central planning strategy, with high level, ongoing engagement across the City in relation to the access route, with particular regard being given to residents most directly affected;

(iii)        Subject to the council agreeing to join the West Yorkshire Transport Fund, to agree to fund the access route definition and design outlined in the report from the £2.15 WYTF Gateway 1 allocation;

(iv)        To note the appointment of Development and Technical Advisors to develop a detailed planning strategy for the York Central Partners.

Reason:     (i)     To ensure the delivery of York Central.  

    (ii)     To ensure that a range of access options have been considered.  

(iii)     To enable timely progress on the York Central project.

(iv)        To ensure that a development scheme for the York Central site can be delivered.