Notice of Motion Submitted by Councillor Robertson
To consider the following Motion submitted by Councillor Robertson:
"This Council
(1) welcomes new investment in road and rail but is concerned that the transport plans of local transport authorities, including that of Lancashire County Council, should give appropriate priority to the transport needs of the Borough of Sefton and people travelling into the Borough from places outside Merseyside;
(2) recognises the economic importance to the Borough of transport links to Lancashire and Greater Manchester;
(3) commits itself to work in conjunction with West Lancashire Borough Council and Lancashire County Council to engage further with neighbouring transport authorities to ensure these links are preserved and enhanced; and
(4) requires a report to be prepared for and submitted to Cabinet at an early date indicating how these aims may best be achieved.”
Minutes:
It was moved by Councillor Robertson, seconded by Councillor Brodie - Browne:
“That this Council:
(1) welcomes new investment in road and rail but is concerned that the transport plans of local transport authorities, including that of Lancashire County Council, should give appropriate priority to the transport needs of the Borough of Sefton and people travelling into the Borough from places outside Merseyside;
(2) recognises the economic importance to the Borough of transport links to Lancashire and Greater Manchester;
(3) commits itself to work in conjunction with West Lancashire Borough Council and Lancashire County Council to engage further with neighbouring transport authorities to ensure these links are preserved and enhanced; and
(4) requires a report to be prepared for and submitted to Cabinet at an early date indicating how these aims may best be achieved.”
Following debate, an amendment was moved by Councillor Carr, seconded by Councillor Friel, that the Motion be amended by the addition of the following text:
“(5) requests the Secretary of State for Transport to recognise the unfair disparity of rail investment in the north of England in comparison to the south of the country; and that this matter be addressed by the Secretary of State amending future spending in order to enhance, improve and secure future transport needs within our region.”
Following debate thereon, on a show of hands, the Mayor declared that the amendment was carried by 41 votes to 17 with one abstention
On a show of hands, the Mayor declared that the Substantive Motion was carried unanimously and it was
RESOLVED:
That this Council:
(1) welcomes new investment in road and rail but is concerned that the transport plans of local transport authorities, including that of Lancashire County Council, should give appropriate priority to the transport needs of the Borough of Sefton and people travelling into the Borough from places outside Merseyside;
(2) recognises the economic importance to the Borough of transport links to Lancashire and Greater Manchester;
(3) commits itself to work in conjunction with West Lancashire Borough Council and Lancashire County Council to engage further with neighbouring transport authorities to ensure these links are preserved and enhanced;
(4) requires a report to be prepared for and submitted to Cabinet at an early date indicating how these aims may best be achieved; and
(5) requests the Secretary of State for Transport to recognise the unfair disparity of rail investment in the north of England in comparison to the south of the country; and that this matter be addressed by the Secretary of State amending future spending in order to enhance, improve and secure future transport needs within our region.