Issue - meetings

The Western Gateway Rail Strategy is an area wide rail strategy which outlines how rail will help deliver the overall vision and objectives for transport in the Western Gateway area.

The Portfolio Holder for Transport and Sustainability presented a report, a copy of which had been circulated to each Member and a copy of which appears as Appendix 'A' to these Minutes in the Minute Book.

Cabinet were advised that the Western Gateway Rail Strategy is an area wide rail strategy which outlines how rail will help deliver the overall vision and objectives for transport in the Western Gateway area.

RECOMMENDED that Council:-

(a)         endorse the Western Gateway Rail Strategy; and

(b)         pursue the six route maps as identified in the Rail Strategy and support the development of any business cases or feasibility studies arising.

Voting: Unanimous

Portfolio Holder: Transport and Sustainability

The Portfolio Holder for Transport and Sustainability presented a report, a copy of which had been circulated to each Member and a copy of which appears as Appendix 'A' to these Minutes in the Minute Book.

Cabinet were advised that the Western Gateway Rail Strategy is an area wide rail strategy which outlines how rail will help deliver the overall vision and objectives for transport in the Western Gateway area.

RECOMMENDED that Council:-

(a)         endorse the Western Gateway Rail Strategy; and

(b)         pursue the six route maps as identified in the Rail Strategy and support the development of any business cases or feasibility studies arising.

Voting: Unanimous

Portfolio Holder: Transport and Sustainability