Cabinet considered a response to the Transport for the North consultation on a draft Strategic Transport Plan for the North of England.
Resolved: That
i. the county council's response to the consultation as set out in the report be approved
ii. the decision be designated as urgent in accordance with Standing Order 35 as any delay in its implementation could adversely affect the efficient execution of the County Council's responsibilities. This was because the closing date for response to the consultation was 17 April 2018
The Cabinet approved the recommendation as set out in the report.
This decision should be implemented immediately for the purposes of Standing Order 35 to ensure that the consultation response is submitted in time to meet the Government's deadline of 17 April 2018.