To consider a report of the Executive Member for Environment and Operations and Executive Member for Economic Growth and Planning.

1. That the results of the recent public consultation on Trafford Park Line scheme be noted.

 2. That the proposed alignment of the Trafford Park Line, as shown in the plans in Appendix A to the report, be note and supported. 

3. That the submission of the Transport and Works Act Order (TWAO) application for the Trafford Park Line scheme to Government be supported.

4. That the cost and funding requirements relating to the delivery of the Metrolink Trafford Park scheme be noted and agreement be given to the provision of a £20m local contribution to the scheme, from funding secured by Trafford Council.

5. That authority for completing the Funding Agreement with Transport for Greater Manchester be delegated to the Director of Legal & Democratic Services in consultation with the Director of Finance.

The Executive Members for Environment and Operations and for Economic Growth and Planning submitted a report providing details of work on developing plans for the extension of Metrolink through Trafford Park to the Trafford Centre. It set out the Council’s support for the forthcoming Transport and Works Order application and the requirement for a third party contribution to the overall package, and a supplementary paper was tabled setting out details of alternative options considered in bringing forward the current proposals for consideration.

            RESOLVED -

(1)        That the results of the recent public consultation on Trafford Park Line scheme be noted

(2)        That the proposed alignment of the Trafford Park Line, as shown in the plans in Appendix A to the report, be noted and supported.

(3)        That the submission of the Transport and Works Act Order (TWAO) application for the Trafford Park Line scheme to Government be supported.

(4)        That the cost and funding requirements relating to the delivery of the Metrolink Trafford Park scheme be noted and agreement be given to the provision of a £20m local contribution to the scheme, from funding secured by Trafford Council.

(5)        That authority for completing the Funding Agreement with Transport for Greater Manchester be delegated to the Director of Legal & Democratic Services in consultation with the Director of Finance.