Issue - meetings

Jacqui Elliott (Public Transport Project Manager) was in attendance for this item.

1.    Mr Brazier introduced his proposed non-key decision to authorise the Director of Infrastructure in consultation with the Corporate Director of Growth Environment and Transportation to agree all necessary contractual arrangements relating to land and property matters to facilitate the Fastrack Electrification schemes at Thameside and Dover. He explained that the decision was required to purchase land to allow for the instalment of static components at strategic points on the side of the Fastrack routes.

2.    Ms Elliott confirmed, following a question from the chairman, that no compulsory purchase orders would be required to implement the decision.

RESOLVED to endorse the Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport on the proposed decision to authorise the Director of Infrastructure in consultation with the Corporate Director of Growth Environment and Transportation to agree all necessary contractual arrangements relating to land and property matters to facilitate the Fastrack Electrification schemes at Thameside and Dover.