Issue - meetings

To consider the report of the Places Block Lead.

(Councillors D Brickhill, P Findlow, W Fitzgerald, F Keegan and P Mason had declared personal and prejudicial interests in this item.  In accordance with the Constitution they left the meeting during its consideration.  Councillor R Domleo took the Chair for this item.)

Councillor R Domleo in the Chair.

Consideration was given to a report by the Places Block Lead on the progress of this scheme, and on the decisions required for the A34 Alderley Edge and Nether Alderley By Pass at a critical stage of the works procurement.  Members received an update on the estimated costs of the scheme taking into account the latest information available.

In addition to the decisions requested in the report Cabinet was asked to give authorisation to the Lead Officer for the Joint implementation Team Council to sign the letter of assurance to the Department for Transport.    

RESOLVED

For the reasons set out in the report:-

1. That the decisions made by the Joint Committee on 15 April 2008 be confirmed.

2. That the progress of the scheme be noted.

3. That consent be given to Cheshire County Council to enter into the contracts for the main road/bridge works, Network Rail underbridge and other associated works.  This approval is required to satisfy the direction issued by DCLG under section 24 of the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 regarding contracts let by the existing authorities from 26 May 2008 onwards.

4. That confirmation be given that Cheshire East Council will oversee the contract by means of appointment of relevant personnel after 31 March 2009.

5. That the Lead Officer for Joint Implementation Team be authorised to send the appropriate assurance letter to the Department for Transport.