Cambridgeshire County Council today (March 21) supported the progress of the Cambridge to Cambourne busway scheme towards a likely public enquiry, after agreeing an application for a Transport and Works Act Order.
A majority vote at the Full Council meeting followed a lengthy and considered debate and a number of questions from members of the public, on the Greater Cambridge Partnership’s proposal. This proposal followed a seven year consultation process to put forward a route for the 13.6km busway.
Concerns about the loss of habitats along the proposed route were discussed, as were the concerns about providing transport to enable young people and those from newer communities in Cambridgeshire to access education and employment opportunities, as well as the Council’s commitment to achieve a carbon net zero county.
“There is no answer to the now urgent climate crisis without building sustainable infrastructure which allows for fewer fuel burning cars on our roads,“ said the Council’s Deputy Leader and Chair of the Greater Cambridge Partnership, Cllr Elisa Meschini, in proposing the motion.
The recorded vote was 33 in favour , 26 against, with no abstentions.
You can watch the full debate on the council’s YouTube channel recording of the Full Council meeting here
