Decision details

To provide an update on progress with the development and delivery of the A14 Project.

Agreed:

That the Council continues to engage in the Development Consent Order process relating to the A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon Improvement Scheme, and seeks to reach an agreement on the remaining outstanding matters as highlighted at Appendix C of the officer’s report.

The Relevant Representation attached as Appendix B of the officer’s report, as endorsed by Overview and Scrutiny (Environmental Well-Being) Panel and signed-off by the Executive Councillor for Planning and Housing Strategy and the Corporate Director (Delivery) for submission to Planning Inspectorate by the stated deadline of 12 March 2015.

It is recommended that the Council continues to engage with the Development Consent Order process relating to the A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon Improvement scheme and seeks to reach an agreement on the remaining outstanding matters as highlighted in Appendix C of the officer’s report.

None

The Council entered into an agreement with the Secretary of State for Transport on 30^th October 2014 relating to its contribution of £5 million towards the project, including the agreed timeline under which contributions will be made.

In accordance with the agreement, and within two months of the opening date  for the Main Improvement Scheme (due December 2019), the first payment of £200,000 will be made, followed by 24 equal payments of £200,000 per annum (by 30^th January each year) over a maximum period of 25 years.