Meeting documents

Place Scrutiny Committee
Monday, 7th April, 2014 6.30 pm

The Cabinet Minutes

Date:
Tuesday, 18th March, 2014
Time:
14:00
Place:
Civic Suite, Civic Centre, Southend-on-Sea
 

Attendance Details

ItemDescriptionResolution
Part I
869 Lower Thames Crossing
Scrutiny Comment for item 869
Business for item 869
Resolved:-

1. That the Council reiterates its disappointment that the Department of Transport's plans do not recognise the potential benefits of an alternative option further to the east linking to the M11 which would give better access to Southend and avoid the M25.

2. That the Council reiterates its support for the provision of a multi-modal crossing.

3. That the Corporate Director for Place, in consultation with the Executive Councillor for Public Protection, Waste & Transport, continues to review the further detailed work that the Government plans to carry out in order to make a strong case for investment directly benefiting Southend.

Reason for Decision

In order that the Corporate Director for Place, in consultation with the Executive Councillor for Public Protection, Waste & Transport, continues to have dialogue with the Department for Transport on this project.

Other Options

None.

Note:- This is an Executive Function.
Eligible for call-in to Place Scrutiny Committee.
Executive Councillor:- Cox.
*Called in to:- Place Scrutiny Committee
14:00/15:30

Attendance Details

Present:
Councillor N Holdcroft (Chairman)
Councillors J I Courtenay, T Cox, J M Garston, D J Jarvis, J L Lamb, A J Moring, L P Salter
In attendance:
R Tinlin, J K Williams, S Holland, S Leftley, A Lewis, J Chesterton, J Ruffle, A Atherton, A Keating and C Gamble

Also present: Councillors Crystall and Lewin

Scrutiny Comment

ItemComment
869 Called in by Councillors I D Gilbert and M L Borton.
Final call on 26/03/2014 at 10:57

Business

ItemBusiness
869The Cabinet considered a report of the Corporate Director for Place providing an update on the Government's recent announcement regarding the Lower Thames Crossing.

 

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