Purpose

To update on the M5 Junction 10 Improvements Scheme Development Consent Order (DCO) process, which is being promoted by Gloucestershire County Council and agree officer delegations to respond to what will be an ongoing and iterative process through the DCO.

Decision

RESOLVED THAT: 

1. 1.            the update on the M5 Junction 10 process is noted;
2. 2.            authority is delegated to the Director Communities & Economic Development to:

a.            respond formally on behalf of Cheltenham Borough Council (as statutory consultee) through our appointed consultants AtkinsRealis to the DCO process in consultation with Cabinet Member Customer & Regulatory Services.

b.            make representations at the DCO hearings and meetings (either directly or through Cheltenham Borough Council designated officer or through our appointed consultants AtkinsRealis) concerning the M5 Junction 10 project in accordance with the Council’s responses (as statutory consultee) to the consultation.