Issue details

1 Note the update on the project status and next steps for the project workstreams.

2 Note the need to consider the project in line with the heat network feasibility study and GCP’s Road network hierarchy review and resulting proposals before a more detailed scheme proposal can be developed in order to ensure that a strategic approach is taken to the project. This is likely to mean that the development  of a final scheme  for approval to  progress to a planning application will not be finalized until at least 2023.

3 Approve the amended vision as proposed in section 4.3.

4 Delegate authority to the Director, in consultation with Chair and Spokes, to continue to develop the project in line with the Corporate Programme Office and project management requirements, and with the Council’s formal decision processes.  The project will be managed in collaboration with partners leading other major schemes which may have an impact on the outcomes for this project. Formal scheme development, where proposed, will be developed  in line with current policy, including on voluntary and statutory consultation, and brought to committee. Future delivery of any approved project will be subject to available funding.

5 Approve the proposal to set up a liaison group to ensure information and updates on the project are  informally shared with key stakeholders.