Bus Franchising - Acquisition of Arriva Group properties
August 20, 2026 Chief Executive (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 Weaver Network Board noted the governance arrangements approved by the Combined Authority Board on 25 June 2026. The Combined Authority Board approved appointments to external bodies for the municipal year 2026/27. The Investment Board approved a change request to the Addressing Tutor Shortages in Further Education scheme, increasing delivery timescales to 31 March 2029 and removing the construction sector from one workstream. The Investment Board also approved the Construction Skills Capital scheme proceeding to delivery with £6,730,042 funding. The Weaver Network Board noted updates on the rail transport network in West Yorkshire. The Combined Authority Board approved the Officer Delegation Scheme for Non-Mayoral and Mayoral General Functions.
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Purpose
Bus Depots at;
· Wheldon Road, Castleford.
· Mill Street East, Dewsbury.
· Swallow Street, Heckmondwike.
Bus Station at;
· Wakefield, Marsh Way, Wakefield.
Decision
Approval of the final price for negotiated agreement for the sites listed.
Delegation of the Approval to Proceed document to the Transport Capital Programme Director.
Approval to commit ongoing revenue costs to the maintenance and running of Wakefield Bus Station.
Alternative options considered
Alternative sites were reviewed however were not deemed suitable.
Supporting Documents
Details
| Reference | Call-ins0 |
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 20 Aug 2026 |
| Effective from | 3 Sep 2026 |
| Originally due | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Lead officer | Simon Pope |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |