Decision details

To consider the first phase consultation process and its key outcomes; to consider the development of the emerging preferred scheme and the development of the second phase of consultation.

This issue is connected to previous decisions on this scheme available at: http://democracy.stockport.gov.uk/mgIssueHistoryHome.aspx?IId=9628&Opt=0

The Executive Meeting considered the outcomes of the first phase of consultation on the A6 to Manchester Airport Relief Road Scheme and agreed that

·         the high level of support for the A6 to Manchester Airport Relief Road scheme be noted and that officers be requested to continue to progress the development of the scheme to a preferred scheme for the second phase of consultation;

·         the process for reviewing the comments received as part of the consultation process as detailed in the report be approved;

·         the use the public’s preferred options at junction locations 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 be approved;

·         support be given to further work being undertaken to define the preferred option at junction location 4;

·         approval of the preferred scheme for the second phase of consultation including the option at location 4 be delegated to the Chief Executive in consultation with the Executive Councillor (Economic Development & Regeneration);

·         officers be requested to continue to work with key stakeholders to address their concerns where practicable; and

·         approval of the synopsis of comments and their detailed responses be delegated to the Chief Executive in consultation with the Executive Councillor (Economic Development & Regeneration) and that the finalised version be published on the website.

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Phase one of the consultation was undertaken across the area adjacent to the scheme. It included 17 days of exhibitions, leaflets to approximately 85000 properties and a dedicated website with a questionnaire response.