The Executive considered an update on the development of the Poynton Relief Road scheme, including the outcome of a recent consultation, and
approved and supported the following:-
· the ongoing work with Cheshire East to undertake a SEMMMS review and refresh which will include an A34 Corridor Plan;
· the proposed planning applications to be submitted by Stockport Council to modify the A34/ A555 roundabout and the on slip at Woodford Road, Bramhall to allow this work to be undertaken as part of the A6MARR scheme to minimise future disruption;
· the building of the entrance spur to the Poynton Relief Road off the Chester Road roundabout as part of the A6MARR Scheme to minimise future disturbance to road users if the Poynton Relief Road scheme receives planning permission;
· the submission of Poynton Relief Road Planning application as a joint application by Stockport and Cheshire East Councils;
· the submission of the business case by Cheshire East Council to the Warrington and Cheshire Local Enterprise Partnership and Department of Transport to secure funding to support the schemes delivery;
· the signing of a section 8 agreement with Cheshire East Council to allow them to deliver the scheme on behalf of Stockport Council once planning permission has been given; and
· the ongoing development and implementation of the scheme including the application for statutory powers including the Compulsory Purchase Orders and Side Road Orders required to deliver the scheme.