Minute 319 (Cabinet Book 2, Agenda Item No. 16 refers)

Called-in by Councillors Gilbert, Terry, Ware-Lane and Woodley

The Committee considered Minute 319 of the meeting of Cabinet held on 19th September 2017, which had been called-in to Scrutiny, together with the report of the Deputy Chief Executive (Place) that provided an update on the progress of the Southend Central Area Transport Scheme (S-CATS).

Resolved:

That the following decisions of Cabinet be noted:

“1. That either of the  two design options for London Road (between Queensway and College Way) be taken forward to construction which will allow selection of the final design to be carried out in consultation with stakeholders and public.

2. That the drainage works can be started along London Road in September 2017, in preparation for the scheme construction to start in October 2017.

3. That the authority be delegated to the Chief Executive and Deputy Chief Executive (Place), in consultation with the Leader of the Council and the Executive Councillor for Transport, Waste and Regulatory Services, to agree the final design option, Option A or Option B, selected after stakeholder and public consultation, to be taken forward to implementation with a programmed commencement in October 2017, together with the advertisement of any necessary Traffic Regulation Orders.”

Note: This is an Executive function.

Executive Councillor: Cox