UPDATE REPORT ON GROWTH TRACK 360
Presentation
from Cllr. Louise Gritting and Cllr. Ian Roberts, Chair and Vice-Chair of
Growth Track 360
Decision:
RESOLVED to accept
the information.
Minutes:
The report was presented by
Ian Roberts - Flintshire County Council.
DECISION
RESOLVED to accept the
information.
DISCUSSION
A detailed update was provided on the work and
proposals for consideration. Owing to the significant reduction in the number
of passengers during lockdown, it was highlighted that consideration must be
given to new ways of working, ensuring that plans were fit for purpose. It was
stressed that, if access to fast trains could not be ensured, North Wales would
be under a significant disadvantage.
Observations arising from the discussion
·
It was noted that the information was thorough and
included a number of positive matters
·
That better explanation and understanding was required
of the type of trains that would be used
·
Concern that North Wales was not part of the
discussions on the restrictions in the number of journeys into Manchester - as
a result, North Wales was likely to lose out on services to the Airport and
Piccadilly Station
·
Better resources were required in Chester if more
trains were to be available across North Wales
·
It was necessary to add resilience to the list -
regular flooding and landslides caused problems in some areas