To consider a report of the Executive Member for Environment, Air Quality & Climate Change.

1. That the results of the consultation be noted.

2. That approval be given for the scheme be developed and progressed as per Section 2.4 of the report.

3. That authority be delegated to the Corporate Director, Place to submit a planning application, and to make minor changes to the scheme.

4. That the new bridge be adopted as a highway structure.

The Executive Member for Environment, Air Quality & Climate Changesubmitted a report which set out proposals, following consultation, for the use of a grant awarded to the Council to improve cycling facilities running adjacent to the M60 within the Mersey Valley between Urmston and Sale Water Park. It was noted that the scheme was within the boundaries of Trafford Council and Manchester City Council, and that the aim of the improvements was to provide more attractive, safe, accessible and integrated facilities linking to the wider network. An opportunity was provided for Members to raise questions on the content of the report; these centred on linkages to wider schemes in the locality, the potential impact on recreational and commuting cyclists respectively, and the distinction between funding from the Mayor’s Challenge Fund and Highways England respectively.

            RESOLVED -

(1)       That the results of the consultation be noted.

(2)       That approval be given for the scheme be developed and progressed as per Section 2.4 of the report.

(3)       That authority be delegated to the Corporate Director, Place to submit a planning application, and to make minor changes to the scheme.

(4)       That the new bridge be adopted as a highway structure.