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    EAST WEST RAIL - MAKING MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS NON-STATUTORY CONSULTATION

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    Decision Maker: Cabinet

    Decision status: Recommendations Approved

    Is Key decision?: Yes

    Is subject to call in?: Yes

    Purpose:

    To provide an outline of the details set out in the non-statutory consultation on the East West Rail proposals.

    Decision:

    The Cabinet has:

     

    (a)  noted the information provided in relation to the current consultation regarding potential route alignment;

     

    (b)  considered the key elements noted to be referenced in the Council’s response following consultation with specialist officers and provide direction or comment;

     

    (c)  confirmed the Council’s continued support of the East West Rail scheme including a new station to the south of St Neots; and

     

    (d)  delegated authority to the Executive Leader and the Executive Councillor for Strategic Planning in consultation with the Managing Director and Strategic Growth Manager to complete and finalise the Council response to the consultation following ongoing discussions.

    Reasons for the decision:

    As outlined in the report.

    Alternative options considered:

    As outlined in the report.

    Resource Implications:

    As outlined in the report.

    Report author: Clara Kerr

    Publication date: 18/06/2021

    Date of decision: 17/06/2021

    Decided at meeting: 17/06/2021 - Cabinet

    Effective from: 26/06/2021

    Accompanying Documents:

    • 4. East West Rail Making Meaningful Connections Report pdf icon PDF 1 MB