Issue - meetings

To seek approval for the WY+TF Huddersfield Southern Corridors

Scheme, to acquire necessary third-party land and to progress construction (subject to Full Business Case approval, funding confirmation and obtaining the necessary planning and consents).

Contact: Keith Bloomfield, Economy and Infrastructure

Wards affected: Crosland Moor and Netherton, Greenhead, Newsome

1)    That approval be given to the Huddersfield Southern Corridors Scheme.

2)    That authority be delegated to the Strategic Director (Economy and Infrastructure) to negotiate and agree the acquisition of the long leasehold interest in 181-187 Lockwood Road for £550,000.

3)    That authority be delegated to the Strategic Director (Economy and Infrastructure) to progress the Huddersfield Southern Corridors to construction, including; (i) acquiring all necessary third-party land (ii) obtaining approval of the full business case from West Yorkshire Combined Authority that funding is approved (iii) obtaining the required planning permissions and listed building consents and (iv) securing the necessary Traffic Regulation Orders and Stopping Up Orders.