Decision details

This item seeks to reaffirm the Council's commitment to forward funding and agreement of associated terms.  This item was deferred from cabinet of 2 March 2021.

In presenting the report, the Portfolio Holder for Highways, Travel and Environment advised that his executive Decision was to approve the recommendations as set out in the exempt report of 18 May 2021.

Cabinet confirmed that they support that decision.

Decision

That authority be delegated to the Development Team Leader in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Highways, Travel and Environment to implement either of the proposed delivery options, set out in the report to Cabinet of 18 May 2021.

Reason for the decision

1.      At its Annual Meeting, Council decided to continue to meet virtually for all non-executive committees. The Leader of the Council also decided that Cabinet should continue to meet virtually until social distancing requirements had been removed. Therefore, the Portfolio Holder for Highways, Travel and Environment has made this decision taking into account the views expressed by the wider cabinet membership.

2.      The delivery of the West Parley Eastern Link Road is a planning condition associated with a residential / commercial development of allocated land located to the west of the existing Parley Cross junction. The delivery of this link road is an essential component of the Council’s long-term plan to reduce congestion at the nearby Parley Cross Junction.

Executive Decision - Portfolio Holder for Highways, Travel and Environment