Agenda item

9.11pm – Councillor Mark Loveday moved, seconded by Councillor Stephen Greenhalgh, the special motion standing in their names:

“This Council welcomes:

1.         The work of the coalition of local authorities, Park Royal Partnership, Mayor for London and others that has supported the case for a major new High Speed Rail/Crossrail interchange at Old Oak Common.

2.                  The government’s commitment to the “High Speed 2” railway scheme with a major London rail hub at Old Oak Common.

3.                  The opportunity to regenerate the railway and industrial land at Old Oak Common, including the potential for over 10,000 new homes, 5,000 new jobs and major transport and community benefits.

This Council:

1.                  Supports the regeneration of the railway and industrial land within the Park Royal Opportunity Area around the proposed HS2/Crossrail interchange.

2.                  Pledges itself to working with HS2 Ltd, site owners, government and the Mayor for London to deliver sustainable benefits for residents in one of the most disadvantaged parts of London.

3.                  Commits itself to protect and enhance the natural amenities of Wormwood Scrubs within the redevelopment of Old Oak Common.”

Speeches on the special motion were made by Councillors Mark Loveday and Stephen Greenhalgh (for the Administration).

Under Standing Order 15(e) (vi), Councillor Wesley Harcourt moved, seconded by Councillor Elaine Chumnery, an amendment to the motion as follows:

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4.                  “This Council pledges to involve the current residents and ward councillors in its development planning and building a consensus for its plan that will include affordable housing that will meet the needs of those people on the housing waiting list.”

Speeches on the amendment were made by Councillors Wesley Harcourt and Elaine Chumnery (for the Opposition) and Councillors Nicholas Botterill and Mark Loveday (for the Administration) before it was put to the vote:

FOR                            Unanimous

AGAINST                   0

ABSTENTIONS         0

The motion was declared CARRIED.

9.34 pm – RESOLVED:

That the Council welcomes:

1.         The work of the coalition of local authorities, Park Royal Partnership, Mayor for London and others that has supported the case for a major new High Speed Rail/Crossrail interchange at Old Oak Common.

4.                  The government’s commitment to the “High Speed 2” railway scheme with a major London rail hub at Old Oak Common.

5.                  The opportunity to regenerate the railway and industrial land at Old Oak Common, including the potential for over 10,000 new homes, 5,000 new jobs and major transport and community benefits.

That the Council:

1.                  Supports the regeneration of the railway and industrial land within the Park Royal Opportunity Area around the proposed HS2/Crossrail interchange.

2.                  Pledges itself to working with HS2 Ltd, site owners, government and the Mayor for London to deliver sustainable benefits for residents in one of the most disadvantaged parts of London.

3.                  Commits itself to protect and enhance the natural amenities of Wormwood Scrubs within the redevelopment of Old Oak Common.

4.                  Pledges to involve the current residents and ward councillors in its development planning and building a consensus for its plan that will include affordable housing that will meet the needs of those people on the housing waiting list.