Purpose

Bath City Centre Phase 1 project aims to deliver walking, wheeling and cycling infrastructure to the centre of Bath, including the introduction of a cycle path which links and rationalises existing infrastructure and that being introduced by other projects. The project is funded by WECA’s CRSTS fund.

The FBC was submitted to WECA in September 2025 and was approved by CRSTS board on Friday 12th December 2025, following earlier approval for Early Works Funding. Construction is due to start March 2026. The Grant Offer Letter is not expected until March 2026, however approval is sought to proceed with pre-construction activities in order to stay on programme. B&NES match funding will be used in the interim until the Grant Offer Letter is received.

Decision

To fully accept FBC funding of £4.34m to deliver Bath City Centre Phase 1. This is fully funded by CRSTS grant. If there is any delay on the grant offer letter being received from WECA, match funding will be used as an interim measure.

Alternative options considered

Option 1 - Not to proceed with the project