Issue - meetings

This report seeks approval for Strategic Community Infrastructure Levy funding to deliver a proposed new pedestrian/cycle footbridge over the Grand Union Canal in Alperton to support regeneration and growth in the area.

Cabinet RESOLVED:

(1)    To approve £6.855m Strategic Community Infrastructure Levy (SCIL) to design, plan, construct and maintain the proposed Grand Union Canal (GUC) bridge, subject to St George and Canal & River Trust agreement on its preferred location.

(2)    To delegate authority to the Corporate Director of Communities and Regeneration to enter into agreements with St George, Canal and River Trust (CRT) and any other relevant third parties to negotiate terms in respect of any land transfer for the land required to site the bridge.

(3)    To approve the making of a scheme under section 106(3) of the Highways Act 1980 and thereafter the submission of the scheme to the Secretary of State for Transport for confirmation.

Councillor Tatler (Cabinet Member for Regeneration & Planning) introduced a report seeking approval to the use of Strategic Community Infrastructure Levy (SCIL) funding for delivery of a proposed new pedestrian/cycle footbridge over the Grand Union Canal in Alperton.

In considering the report, Members noted the outcome of the options appraisal process and benefits of the proposed infrastructure investment in terms of supporting growth and regeneration in the Alperton and wider area as well as the Council’s priorities in relation to providing better access to local and more active forms of travel.

In welcoming the positive impact which it was felt the footbridge would have Cabinet RESOLVED:

(1)    To approve £6.855m Strategic Community Infrastructure Levy (SCIL) to design, plan, construct and maintain the proposed Grand Union Canal (GUC) bridge, subject to St George and Canal & River Trust agreement on its preferred location.

(2)    To delegate authority to the Corporate Director of Communities and Regeneration to enter into agreements with St George, Canal and River Trust (CRT) and any other relevant third parties to negotiate terms in respect of any land transfer for the land required to site the bridge.

(3)    To approve the making of a scheme under section 106(3) of the Highways Act 1980 and thereafter the submission of the scheme to the Secretary of State for Transport for confirmation.