Issue - meetings

To consider a report of the Director of Place Management.

The report provides an update on the works required, and schedule associated with, the Network Rail led Greek Street bridge renewal project. This includes providing an overview of the potential subsequent disruption and the responding mitigation works.

The Scrutiny Committee is recommended to:-

(1) Request that the Cabinet:

(i)      Gives approval to enter into the Bridgeguard 3 agreement and make any payments to Network Rail necessary under this agreement.

(ii)   Agrees that the decisions related to the necessary diversion routes are delegated to the Cabinet Member for Parks, Highways & Transport Services in conjunction with officers following engagement with members.

(iii)Agrees that the decisions related to the final highway layout on the new structure are delegated to the Cabinet Member for Parks, Highways & Transport Services following consultation with the Member Working Group.

(2) Note the work undertaken to improve flood resilience in Stockport and support the continued partnership working and investment in these areas.

Officer contact: Sue Stevenson on 0161 474 4351 or email sue.stevenson@stockport.gov.uk and Jamie Birtles at jamie.birtles@stockport.gov.uk