“Poor road connectivity is holding Ryedale back, suppressing wages and stunting economic growth. Our only strategic road, the A64, is “significantly stressed” according to Highways England.
This council therefore renews its commitment to the dualling of the A64 between York and Scarborough.
But time is of the essence. The Department for Transport will decide this Autumn on its investment priorities, meaning we have just three months to persuade the Government.
We urgently request that the Leader of Council, the Deputy Leader of Council and our officers work with local authorities, business leaders and MPs to pull together the strongest case.
Failure to do so could mean the dualling fails to progress for at least five years. This council does not want to miss out on this window of opportunity to solve the A64 bottleneck once and for all.”
Minutes:
“Poor road connectivity is holding Ryedale back, suppressing wages and stunting economic growth. Our only strategic road, the A64, is “significantly stressed” according to Highways England.
This council therefore renews its commitment to the dualling of the A64 between York and Scarborough.
But time is of the essence. The Department for Transport will decide this Autumn on its investment priorities, meaning we have just three months to persuade the Government.
We urgently request that the Leader of Council, the Deputy Leader of Council and our officers work with local authorities, business leaders and MPs to pull together the strongest case.
Failure to do so could mean the dualling fails to progress for at least five years. This council does not want to miss out on this window of opportunity to solve the A64 bottleneck once and for all.”
An amendment was moved by Councillor Paul Andrews and seconded by Councillor Keal:
Insert (at the end of the fourth paragraph) “to include four way intersections at Musley Bank and Broughton Road at Malton.”
Upon being put to the vote the amendment was lost.
Voting Record
7 For
14 Against
6 Abstentions
A second amendment was moved by Councillor Clark and seconded by Councillor Joy Andrews:
“In view of the present Climate Change situation this item is deferred for 5 years then reassessed if appropriate.”
Upon being put to the vote the amendment was lost.
Recorded vote
For
Councillors Joy Andrews, Brackstone, Clark and Potter
Against
Councillors Paul Andrews, Arnold, Bailey, Cleary, Cussons, Delaney, Docwra, Duncan, Frank, Garbutt Moore, Goodrick, Graham, Hope, Keal, King, Mackenzie, Oxley, Raine, Raper, Riby and Windress
Abstentions
Councillors Mason and Thackray
A third amendment was moved by Councillor Potter and seconded by Councillor Brackstone:
“No action is taken by RDC on dualling the A64 until it has been through all council procedures including a climate change assessment.”
Upon being put to the vote the amendment was lost.
Recorded vote
For
Councillors Joy Andrews, Brackstone, Clark, Keal, Mason, Potter, Thackray and Windress
Against
Councillors Paul Andrews, Arnold, Bailey, Cleary, Cussons, Delaney, Docwra, Duncan, Frank, Garbutt Moore, Goodrick, Graham, Hope, King, Mackenzie, Oxley, Raine and Riby
Abstention
Councillor Raper
A fourth amendment was moved by Councillor Duncan and seconded by Councillor Oxley:
After “This council therefore renews its commitment to the dualling of the A64 between York and Scarborough”, ADD… “and other improvements in between.”
Upon being put to the vote the amendment was carried.
Voting Record
23 For
0 Against
4 Abstentions
Upon being put to the vote, the motion was carried.
Resolved
That Council:
(i) renews its commitment to the dualling of the A64 between York and Scarborough and other improvements in between.
(ii) urgently requests that the Leader of Council, the Deputy Leader of Council and officers work with local authorities, business leaders and MPs to pull together the strongest case.
Recorded vote
For
Councillors Paul Andrews, Arnold, Bailey, Cleary, Cussons, Delaney, Docwra, Duncan, Frank, Garbutt Moore, Goodrick, Graham, Hope, Keal, King, Mackenzie, Mason, Oxley, Raine, Raper, Riby and Windress.
Against
Councillors Joy Andrews, Brackstone, Clark, Potter and Thackray
Abstentions
None
Note: Councillors Mackenzie and Windress left the meeting at 9.40pm.