Issue - meetings

Matter for Decision:

As part of the new Cambridge Science Park Station access is required over City Council land in several areas, key being a small strip of land at the end of Cowley Road without which the station will not proceed. There will be significant economic, social and environmental benefit from the station. Given these benefits and the uplift in value of the Council’s neighbouring land from the station, it is considered that rights of access for the station should be granted at nominal value. Access for other development will be by negotiation at a later date.

Decision of the Executive Councillor:

The Executive Councillor resolved to:

        i.            Approve the grant of a right of way to Network Rail across Cowley Road on the terms as outlined in paragraph 3.9 of the officer’s report.

Reasons for the Decision: As set out in the officer’s report

Any alternative options considered and rejected: As set out in the officer’s report.

Scrutiny Considerations:

 The committee received a report from the Head of Property Services.

Councillor Rosenstiel confirmed that this was an important step by the City Council in helping to facilitate the new station.

The Scrutiny Committee considered and approved the recommendations unanimously.

The Executive Councillor approved the recommendations.

Conflicts of Interest Declared by the Executive Councillor (and any Dispensations Granted):

Not applicable.