Issue - decisions

(i)            to note the findings and outcomes of the Bridge of Dee Scottish Transport Appraisal Guidance (STAG) Part 2 – Concept 7A/7B four lane bridge assessment and approve the publication of a final version of the Council website; and

(ii)          to agree that the four lane bridge options 7A and 7B should not be progressed further given the negative traffic modelling outcomes and that these options should be removed from the future assessment process; and

(iii)         to instruct the Head of Planning and Sustainable Development in collaboration with the Head of Economic Development and in liaison with Nestrans to take forward discussions to seek to secure the further necessary funding from Scottish and UK Governments for the development and delivery of the new Bridge of Dee, negotiated through a second City Region Deal.