That the Cabinet Member:
Notes the results on the outcome of a recent public engagement exercise that sought views about how people use the A61 South of Chesterfield and options for improvement;
Approves the acceptance of £50,000 grant funding contribution from Midlands Connect Major Road Network to support the preparation of a Strategic Outline Business Case for transport infrastructure priorities which could be delivered by 2030;
Notes that the Executive Director – Place intends to use £50,000 from the Regeneration Kick Start Fund to comprise the required local match funding to support the Midlands Connect investment;
Approves the Executive Director - Place to commence work to develop a Strategic Outline Business Case for the A61 South of Chesterfield for a possible bid to be included in the Major Road Network Investment Fund; and
Notes that a further report will be brought to update on the outcome of an A6 Corridor study and make recommendations for next steps regarding potential options for the Corridor between Buxton and the A623 junction as part of the Major Road Network.