Issue - meetings

To consider a report of the Executive Councillor (Economic Development & Regeneration)

This report describes the proposed alignment of the South East Manchester Multi Modal Strategy (SEMMMS) Relief Road i.e., A6 to M60 including Stepping Hill Link and the Poynton bypass and their proposed protection once the Highways Agency route protection is removed. The report also seeks agreement regarding the future of the Highways Agency property along the proposed route.

The Executive is requested to:-

·         to approve the protection of the alignments for the A6 to Manchester Airport Relief Road, A6 to M60 and Poynton bypass phases of the SEMMMS Relief Road, their inclusion in the Local Development Framework and the proposed approach to the Highways Agency Property along the route.

·         accept that once the local authority becomes responsible for the route they will also become responsible for assessing any blight claims which would be considered in line with Council policy.

·         accept that there may be financial implications regarding the transfer of property from the Highways Agency to the Council and request a further report.

Officer contact: Sue Stevenson, 0161 474 4351, sue.stevenson@stockport.gov.uk

The Executive Councillor (Economic Development & Regeneration) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) inviting the Executive Meeting to consider protecting the proposed alignment of the SEMMMS Relief Road A6 to M60, the Stepping Hill Link and Poynton bypass as the Highways Agency route protection was proposed to be removed. The report also set out implications for the Council of the Highways Agency property along the proposed route.

RESOLVED – That

·         approval be given to protection of the alignments for the A6 to Manchester Airport Relief Road, A6 to M60 and Poynton bypass phases of the SEMMMS Relief Road, their inclusion on the Local Development Framework and the proposed approach to the Highway Agency Property along the route as detailed in the report;

·         once the Council becomes responsible for the route the Council accept responsibility for assessing any blight claims and that these be considered in line with Council policy; and

·         any financial implications regarding the transfer of property from the Highways Agency to the Council be accepted and that a further report be submitted on this matter.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Major Projects)

The report describes the proposed alignment of the South East Manchester Multi Modal Strategy (SEMMMS) Relief Road ie A6 to M60 including Stepping Hill Link and the Poynton bypass and their proposed protection once the Highways Agency route protection is removed.

The Scrutiny Committee’s views are requested.

Officer Contact: Sue Stevenson on 0161 474 4351 or e mail: sue.stevenson@stockport.gov.uk.

The Service Director (Major Projects) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) regarding protecting the proposed alignment of the SEMMMS Relief Road A6 to M60, the Stepping Hill Link and Poynton bypass as the Highways Agency route protection was proposed to be removed. The report also set out implications for the Council of the Highways Agency property along the proposed route.

The report would be considered by the Executive at its meeting on 1 October 2013.

The Executive Councillor (Economic Development & Regeneration) (Councillor Iain Roberts) attended the meeting to respond to Members’ questions.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.