The Committee considered a report by the Head of Place, Property and Regeneration regarding the Reinstatement of the Bideford to Barnstaple Rail Link (circulated previously). 

The Head of Place, Property and Regeneration confirmed both Councils had received a presentation from the Director of the Bideford Railway Heritage Centre and ACE Rail Lead regarding the proposal.

Cllr Davis (DCC) addressed the Committee as Cabinet Member for Climate Change, Environment and Transport and confirmed her support for the proposal.

The Director of the Bideford Railway Heritage Centre and ACE Rail Lead, Tim Steer, addressed the Committee.

RESOLVED that the Bideford to Barnstaple rail link is considered as part of the People and Place project.