Purpose

A scheme that supports the maintenance of highways assets across West Yorkshire. Approval is sought for a change request for additional funding.

Decision

RESOLVED:– That the Combined Authority Board:

1. Approved additional funding of £15,572,950, increasing the total cost of the Highways Asset Management Programme from £285,071,942 to £300,644,892.
2. Approved that the Combined Authority entered into funding agreements with partner councils for the additional funding allocations of £15,572,950, comprising:

·                     Expenditure of up to £3,192,455 with Bradford Council

·                     Expenditure of up to £1,868,754 with Calderdale Council

·                     Expenditure of up to £3,099,017 with Kirklees Council

·                     Expenditure of up to £4,889,906 with Leeds City Council

·                     Expenditure of up to £2,522,818 with Wakefield Council

1. Approved that future approvals were made in accordance with the assurance pathway and approval route outlined in the report, subject to the scheme remaining within the tolerances set out.