Decision details

to further develop the sustainable transport elements of both Packages B and E to identify the potential locations and impacts of the different measures;

to further develop the alignments of the Inner Relief Road to help identify the potential benefits and impacts (including on the Nidd Gorge and Nidderdale Greenway);

to prepare an initial economic analysis (BCR) for the Inner Relief Road;

to undertake pre-consultation engagement with local businesses and representative groups through an Harrogate Congestion Engagement Group;

to take a further report to the Area Committee prior to deciding on the future consultation options.

PLEASE NOTE This decision was originally published on or near the date of the decision and so call in no longer applies. It has been re-published as part of the change in committee management system that we use.

To determine the post Options Assessment Report consultation arrangements for the Harrogate Relief Road Review project.

1. To consult as originally proposed on both Package B and Package E whilst noting the views and recommendations of the Area Committee.

2. To agree in principle with the recommendations of the Area Committee and request that officers investigate the costs and timescales of any necessary further work to develop Package B and assess the potential implications of discounting package E at this early stage on the future Transport Business Case and the potential for it to attract the necessary funding.

3. To undertake further development work on the sustainable transport elements of both Package B and Package E with a view to a future decision on consultation based on a greater level of assessment of the options.