Decision

(1)     That approval in principle be given to the proposed sustainable transport and highway improvements that make up the Smethwick to Birmingham Inclusive Growth Corridor Transportation Package as shown on Drawing no. 5216493-ATK-HI-ZZ-DR-D-0113 (attached at Appendix A);

(2)     That the Cabinet Member for Regeneration & WMCA be authorised to approve the carrying out of public consultation in connection with (1) above;

(3)     That any objections received in connection with (2) above be considered by the Cabinet Member for Environment & Highways in conjunction with the Cabinet Member for Regeneration & WMCA at a future Decision Making Session;

(4)     That the Director Regeneration & Growth be authorised to approve the submission an Outline Business Case to the West Midlands Combined Authority;

(5)     That approval be given for the Cabinet Member for Environment & Highways to authorise the Assistant Director-Legal & Assurance in conjunction with Assistant Director-Highways to enter into an agreement with Birmingham City Council under section 8 of the Highways Act 1980;

(6)     That approval be given for the land coloured red on Drawing No. SBIGCIMPLINE-001 (attached at Appendix B) as land comprised within the sites of highways which it is proposed should be constructed, improved or altered for the purposes of Schedule 13, paragraph 15 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.