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To endorse the draft consultation response to the East West Rail non-statutory consultation and delegate authority to the Joint Director of Planning in consultation with the Chair, Vice Chair and Opposition Spokes of the Committee to make any minor changes to the response as appropriate.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Significant effect on communities living or working in any ward in Cambridge;
Decision status: For Determination
Notice of proposed decision first published: 06/12/2024
Decision due: 14 Jan 2025 by Executive Councillor for Planning, Building Control, and Infrastructure
Lead member: Executive Councillor for Planning, Building Control, and Infrastructure
Department: Greater Cambridge Shared Planning and Building Control
Contact: Claire Tunnicliffe, Committee Manager Email: claire.tunnicliffe@cambridge.gov.uk.
Additional Information: This is a key item and will automatically appear on the agenda for discussion / debate.
Background Information: East West Rail (EWR) proposals involve the construction of a new railway between Bedford and Cambridge, plus essential railway improvement works to upgrade the existing railway between Oxford and Bedford. A third non-statutory consultation was launched by EWR Co. on 14 November 2024 and will run for 10 weeks until 24 January 2025. The purpose of this non-statutory consultation is to obtain feedback on the early designs, including areas options are still being considered. The NSIP & Major Infrastructure Team as part of the Greater Cambridge Shared Planning Service, has drafted a response to the consultation on behalf of the Council. As part of the process officers have reviewed the consultation material and identified key issues for further consideration outlined in the draft response.
