Metrowest Phase 2 - DSA ES4-Refresh - Variation 1
July 8, 2026 Executive Director of Transport (Officer) Key decision Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Executive Director of Transport approved a contract variation for Metrowest Phase 2 on 08/07/2026. Network Rail was awarded a contract variation of £677,364.93 for North Filton and Henbury stations. The revised contract value is £3,604,613.93.
The Programme Manager Employment and Skills awarded a contract to Woven Films for £28,750 on 03/06/2026. Woven Films will produce a series of career videos for Skills Connect.
The Director of Strategy approved the allocation of £1m in MHCLG funding on 05/06/2026. £330,000 will go to North Somerset Council, £300,000 to WECA for expansion programme costs, and £350,000 will be held by WECA for strategic projects.
The Director of Stakeholders and Partnerships agreed to £4.5m for the staffing and programme management of the Creative Places Growth Fund on 08/06/2026.
The Director of Place approved a reprofile of £61,705 and a budget reallocation of £17,435 for the Green Recovery Fund Round 2 Strategic Pollinator Project on 04/06/2026.
The Director of Finance, Investment and Commercial approved a loan payment of £2.0m to Bristol Temple Quarter LLP on 30/06/2026. This brings the total loan from the Investment Fund to £6.5m.
The Executive Director of Transport approved the Full Business Case for Bath City Centre Phase 2 and awarded £376,800 of CRSTS capital funding on 26/06/2026. This funding is for bus time improvements and signage to reduce congestion.
Full council record
Decision
That:
Network Rail are awarded a contract variation to the original Engineering Stage 4 (ES4) Refresh Development Services Agreement (DSA) for North Filton and Henbury stations.
The value of the variation is £677,364.93, representing 25.34% of the original contract value. The revised contract value is £3,604,613.93.
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| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 8 Jul 2026 |