Decision details

To seek approval to take the above named highway improvement scheme through the next stages of development including authority to progress Statutory Orders and to enter into land and funding agreements.

Financial Implications: Covered under existing budget allocations
Legal Implications: None
Equality Implications: Detailed scheme design will consider equalities aspect

As Cabinet Member for Environment & Transport I give approval to:

i)       the outline design  scheme  for M20J4  Widening of Eastern  Overbridge for development control and land charge  disclosures shown in principle on Drawing  No. ITB8066-GA-003 Rev A;

ii)      progress all statutory  approvals or consents  required for the scheme shown in principle on Drawing No. ITB8066-GA-003 Rev A;

iii)     enter  into a S6 Agreement with the Highways Agency to allow KCC to deliver a scheme  on the Highways Agency network;

iv)     enter into Local Growth  Fund funding  agreement subject  to the approval of the Corporate Director of Finance & Procurement, and

v)      enter into construction contracts  as necessary for the delivery of the scheme  subject to the approval of the Procurement Board to the recommended procurement strategy.