Decision Maker: Transport & Connectivity Policy Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: February 6, 2025

Purpose: To seek approval for the submission of a Full Business Case (FBC) to the West of England Combined Authority (WECA) for City Regional Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS) funding and subject to approval, to accept and spend the funding to deliver the A4 Portway Strategic Corridor.  

Content: That the Policy Committee for Transport and Connectivity 1.   Noted the approvals granted on Item 10 at the Cabinet Meeting on 05 March 2024. 2.   Approved the submission of a Full Business Case (Appendices E) to the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (WECA). 3.   Authorised the Executive Director of Growth and Regeneration in consultation with the Director of Finance and the Committee Chair for Transport and Connectivity, subject to approval of the Full Business Case by WECA to: - (I) Take all steps required to accept and spend the City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS) funding amount as set out in this report and appendices, (ii) Tender and procure contracts (including any over £500K) necessary to deliver the works, (iii) Award contracts and spend the funding to deliver the works as set out in the Full Business Case up to the maximum budget envelope outlined in this report. (iv) Accept, tender, award and spend on contracts to deliver re-surfacing should further CRSTS funding become available which may be over the key decision threshold.