Decision Maker: Economic Growth and Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: September 4, 2024

Purpose: The Scrutiny Committee will have the opportunity to review the Formal Gateway Decision being undertaken in August 2024 by the Strategic Director for Sustainable Growth and Development in consultation with the Portfolio Holders for Resources and Transport.  This was an agreed condition of the Cabinet approval to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with DfT to draw down the LUF funding given the Council is the accountable body for the delivery of heavy rail infrastructure. In November 2023, the Scrutiny Committee also raised a number of additional questions that will be addressed in this paper. The session will also enable the Committee to gain an understanding of the next key steps in the programme.

Content: It was moved by Councillor Dwelly, seconded by Councillor Perry and   RESOLVED that the update on the Mid Cornwall Metro Scheme was considered and the Committee noted the responses provided to the questions raised in the 21 November 2023 meeting as set out in Appendix 1.   ACTIONS   -  GWR provide a break even assessment of the MCM.