Decision Maker: Transport & Connectivity Policy Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: December 5, 2024

Purpose: To seek approval to submit the Muller Road phase 2 Outline Business Case (OBC) and reallocate the outstanding Investment Fund (IF) funding available to the Concorde Way project.

Content: The Transport and Connectivity Policy Committee: 1.      Approved submission of the OBC for Muller Road phase 2 to WECA for approval at the WECA Committee or WECA Directors with resurfacing of the back lanes behind 223 to 247 Muller Road and 2 to 38 Shaldon Road to be included in the Full Business Case for Muller Road Phase 2, these are public rights of way that need to be repaired and made accessible for residents to safely use. 2.      Approved that officers engage with WECA to seek the transfer of allocated £1,877k IF from Muller Road to Concorde Way (Dovercourt Road section). 3.      Authorised the Executive Director for Growth and Regeneration in consultation with Chair of the Transport and Connectivity Committee to take all steps required to seek the transfer of IF and to complete and submit the FBC to WECA if the OBC is approved. 4.      Authorised the Executive Director for Growth and Regeneration in consultation with Chair of the Transport and Connectivity Committee to take all steps required to procure and award the necessary contracts for this project (which may be over the key decision threshold), in-line with the procurement routes and maximum budget envelopes outlined in this report, should the FBC be approved by the WECA Committee.