Purpose

Bids to external sources for highways and
transport capital funding ordinarily require Cabinet approval.
Cabinet have delegated authority as follows as part of decision
C119d (Cabinet 4 March 2025).
That delegated authority be given to the Executive Director of
Environment, Highways and Community Services in consultation with
the Portfolio Holder, to agree bidding if required on external
funding opportunities, and release funding from successful bids or
Government grants, including:
i. the Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP);
ii. schemes as detailed in the City Region Sustainable Transport
Settlement (CRSTS)Delivery Plan;
iii. Active Travel Fund (ATF) – active travel capital;
iv. Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) funding;
v. Traffic Signal Obsolescence Grant (TSOG); and
vi. any other relevant funding which is made available in
25/26.

Authority is sought for the following CRSTS bids to Tees Valley
Combined Authority.

Decision

Approve submission of bids and release of any
funding received.

To implement the Darlington Transport Plan

Alternative options considered

None – bids are required to draw down
TVCA capital funding for development and construction of transport
schemes.