Having completed the GRIP 1- 2 stage in assessing the technical feasibility of constructing a rail link between the Wigan to Kirkby line and Skelmersdale, this report is requesting approval to commission Network Rail to undertake the GRIP2 refresh and 3A feasibility study.
This is deemed to be a Key Decision and the requirements of Standing Order 25 have been complied with.
Decision type: Key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Divisions affected: Skelmersdale Central;
Notice of proposed decision first published: 19/01/2017
Anticipated restriction: Part I -
Decision due: 7 Mar 2017 by Executive Scrutiny Committee
Decision due: 13 Mar 2017 by Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport
County Councillor John Fillis
Contact: Richard Watts Email: richard.watts@lancashire.gov.uk Tel: 01772 534582.