The Executive Director of Transport approved the Somer Valley Links Budget Reallocation Change Request on 30/07/2026. This decision increased the overall allocation to £24.989m, approved the descoping of the Midsomer Norton and Westfield Full Business Case and delivery, and removed Phase 1b delivery from scope while retaining funding for designs.

The Director of Operations approved the award of £30,000 in additional funding to Zero North Wiltshire Ltd for GBECF217 Zero North Wiltshire Stage 1 on 16/06/2026. This funding comes from an underspend in CEF projects.

The West of England Combined Authority Committee approved the West of England Skills Strategy on 05/06/2026. This strategy sets out the Combined Authority's approach to creating a more joined-up employment and skills system.

The Executive Director for Transport approved the Full Business Case for Bath City Centre Phase 2 and awarded £376,800 of CRSTS capital funding to Bath and North East Somerset Council on 26/06/2026. This phase focuses on bus time improvements and signage to reduce congestion.

The Head of Procurement & Contract Management awarded two contracts for Commercial Interim Resources: procurement specialists to Insight Executive Ltd for a combined total of £150,000 + VAT on 29/06/2026. These contracts are for Homes & Regeneration and Commercial Governance & Compliance.

The Head of Housing and Strategic Planning awarded a contract to LDA Design for a strategic vision and delivery plan for the North Somerset Growth Gateway for £74,970 + VAT on 12/06/2026.

The Executive Director of Transport approved revised delivery timeframes and reprofiled £455,000 of Active Travel Fund 6 capital funding for the Prince Street Bridge Pedestrianisation scheme on 02/07/2026. The construction start date is deferred to January 2028.

The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority Committee noted the Overview and Scrutiny Committee Annual Report 2025/26 on 05/06/2026. This report summarises the work and actions undertaken by the committee.