Issue - decisions

North West Station, Wensleydale Railway

06/05/2014 - Grant to Wensleydale Railway Association

The subject of the decision:

 

This report provided information on a proposal to upgrade the railway infrastructure between Leeming Bar and a new temporary platform at Northallerton West and provide a railway passenger service and sought consideration of the provision of a grant up to a maximum of £40,000.

 

Alternative options considered:

 

None.

 

The reason for the decision:

 

The Council had the economy and prosperity as a high priority and had received an application for funding from the Wensleydale Railway Association (WRA) which would help improve the economy in the Bedale and Northallerton areas.

 

THE DECISION:

 

That Cabinet approves and recommends to Council that a grant from the one off fund be offered to the Wensleydale Railway Association of a maximum of £40,000 in respect of opening the line from Leeming Bar to Northallerton.