Issue - meetings

To consider the attached report

The Council received a report of the Strategic Director, Environment which related to the order under section 3 of the Transport and Works Act 1992 (the TWA Order) that was being promoted by the Council in order to secure powers to promote the elements of the Mersey Gateway, Project (the Project) that related to the Mersey Gateway Bridge, in particular (and among other matters), to authorise interference with public rights of navigation by the construction of a new bridge over the River Mersey comprised in the Project.

 

In accordance with the provisions of section 239 of the Local Government Act 1972 as applied by section 20 of the Transport and Works Act 1992, the Council resolved on 23 April 2008 to promote the TWA Order.  A copy of the report to Council was attached as Annex 1 to the report. 

 

On 30 May 2008 the Council had made an application under section 6 of the Transport and Works Act 1992 to the Secretary of State for Transport for the TWA Order – the proposed River Mersey (Mersey Gateway Bridge) Order. 

 

The application for the TWA Order having been made, in accordance with the provisions of section 239 of the local Government Act 1972, the Council was required to confirm its decision to promote the application for the TWA Order in order for the matter proceed.

 

The report sought the Council’s confirmation of its decision to promote the TWA Order in accordance with the requirements of section 239 of the Local Government Act.

 

Reason for Decision

 

            The recommended decisions were required to support the delivery of Mersey Gateway.

 

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected

 

            Alternative options for securing the powers to construct, maintain and operate, including tolling, the Mersey Gateway project had been assessed and rejected.

 

Implementation Date

 

            The recommended decisions were required to be made as soon as possible after the application for the TWA Order was made, in accordance with the provisions of section 239 of the Local Government Act 1972.

 

            By a show of hands it was unanimously

 

RESOLVED: That

 

(1)              the content of the report and the appendices be noted; and

 

(2)    in accordance with section 239 of the Local Government Act 1972 as applied by the Transport and Works Act 1992, the Council confirms the resolution of the Council made on 23^rd April 2008 to promote  the TWA Order, it being expedient to do so.