Purpose

Approval is sought to revise the previously approved scheme cost and funding package for the A193 Seafront Active Travel Scheme, and to amend the capital programme accordingly. Authority is also sought to finalise external funding arrangements and enter into the necessary contracts to enable delivery, subject to confirmation of funding.

Decision

RESOLVED that Cabinet:-

a)    approve the revised scheme cost of £13.488 million for the A193 Seafront Active Travel Scheme, replacing the previously approved allocation of £9.688 million;

b)    approve the revised funding package, comprising:

·       £11.740 million North East Mayoral Strategic Authority grant funding from CRSTS; and

·       £1.748 million Council resources;

c)     approve the amendment to the Medium Term Financial Plan to reflect the revised scheme cost and funding profile as set out in Table 1, in section 5 of this report;

d)    delegate authority to the Executive Director for Place and Regeneration, in consultation with the Executive Director for Transformation and Resources (S151 Officer), to:

·       finalise funding arrangements with the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority; and

·       enter into all necessary contracts within the approved budget allocation;

e)    note that delivery remains subject to confirmation of external funding and that the Council contribution is profiled towards the latter stages of the scheme; and

f)      note that the Council contribution of £1.748 million is not new budget provision and comprises:

·       £1.453 million previously approved by Cabinet on 8 July 2025 and County Council on 18 February 2026; and

·     £0.295 million from existing Local Transport Plan commitments.