THAT:

(a)           the responses to the resolutions of General Overview & Scrutiny Committee (2 December 2014) as set out in this report be noted and in light of those responses the following recommendations (previously agreed by cabinet) be reaffirmed

(b)                    route SC2 is selected as the preferred route for the Southern Link Road (SLR);

(c)        authority is delegated to Assistant Director Place Based Commissioning to prepare and submit a planning application for a scheme along route SC2; and

THAT:

(a)           route SC2 is selected as the preferred route for the Southern Link Road (SLR)

(b)          authority is delegated to Assistant Director Place Based Commissioning to prepare and submit a planning application for a scheme along route SC2.

(c)           subject to planning consent being obtained authority is delegated to the Assistant Director Place Based Commissioning to continue detailed design of the scheme and develop proposals for land acquisition. A further report will be prepared for cabinet outlining land and property acquisition plans and draft orders in due course.