Issue - meetings

AGREED that Cabinet note the update provided in the report.

The Portfolio Holder for Economic Development & Visitors presented a report which provided an update on the A46 Newark Northern Bypass, including inter-dependencies with the Newark Towns Fund program.  The report set out the latest progress in respect of the Newark Towns Fund projects, including the start ion site for the Air and Space Institute, and an update on the A46 Newark Northern Bypass statutory consultation which was now live with the deadline for consultation responses being 12 December 2022. It was noted that the Council’s response had been delegated to the Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder for Economic Development & Visitors, subject to strong support for the scheme being maintained, alongside the Council ensuring that its aspirations of the Towns Fund and retaining its lorry park provision for the Town were met.

AGREED (unanimously) that Cabinet note the update provided in the report.

Reasons for Decision

To keep Members updated on the A46 Northern Town Bypass and the Newark Towns Fund Program.

Options Considered

No alternatives are considered appropriate at this time. The A46 Newark Northern Bypass proposals have long been an important aspiration of this Council, an aspiration supported by a raft of partners including Midlands Connect, Nottinghamshire County Council, Lincolnshire County Council, and a number of highway, LEP, and Local Planning Authorities from the Humber Ports to Tewkesbury.

The development of the Newark Town Investment Plan and selection of priority Towns Fund projects was equally part of a significant assessment process undertaken by the Newark Towns Board, in consultation with a range of partners and industry, including this Council. The redevelopment of the Gateway site and relocation of the existing Newark Lorry Park remain an important part of this program.