Agenda item

(This Extraordinary meeting has been requisitioned in accordance with Procedure Rule 3.1 (vi) by Councillors Swindlehurst, Davis, Rasib, A Sandhu and Plenty)

It was moved by Councillor Plenty,

Seconded by Councillor Amarpreet Dhaliwal,

“ThisCouncil acknowledges that WRAtH will provide benefits, not only for Slough, but also for much of the southern part of the country and areas as far afield as Wales.

However as currently proposed, it will adversely affect Langley and the surrounding areas, causing serious traffic issues.  This Council therefore calls on Network Rail and Government to ensure funding is provided for alternative routes to address the permanent closure of Market Lane.  Furthermore, this Council undertakes to liaise and co-operate with nearby Councils to ensure effective influence to facilitate alternative routes.”

The motion was put to the vote and agreed unanimously.

Resolved –

ThisCouncil acknowledges that WRAtH will provide benefits, not only for Slough, but also for much of the southern part of the country and areas as far afield as Wales.

However as currently proposed, it will adversely affect Langley and the surrounding areas, causing serious traffic issues.  This Council therefore calls on Network Rail and Government to ensure funding is provided for alternative routes to address the permanent closure of Market Lane.  Furthermore, this Council undertakes to liaise and co-operate with nearby Councils to ensure effective influence to facilitate alternative routes.