Resolved –

(1)       That the proposals described in both of the preferred “with” and         “without” new Valley Road railway bridge options as the preferred            approach to the delivery of the Bradford Shipley Route             Improvement Scheme agreed by the West Yorkshire Combined             Authority’s Outline Business Case submission approval be      supported and approved.

(2)       That making contact with land owners / affected parties to explore the extent to which it may be possible to acquire land and rights needed for the scheme through voluntary negotiation be approved.

(3)       That a further report be presented to the Executive on the           outcome of preliminary enquiries with landowners and affected         parties, along with recommendations on whether it may be          necessary to rely on the use of compulsory purchase powers to          support the scheme.

ACTION: Strategic Director Place

Overview and Scrutiny Committee: Regeneration and Environment

(Richard Gelder – 01274 437603)