Decision Maker: Transport & Connectivity Policy Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: March 20, 2025

Purpose: To seek approval to submit the Bedminster Bridges Outline Business Case (OBC) to the West of England Combined Authority (WECA) to secure funding to continue development of the project up to full business case (FBC) stage and subject to approval to take all steps required to accept and spend the funding, and to procure and award the necessary contracts for this project up to FBC (which may be over the key decision threshold), in-line with the procurement routes and maximum budget envelopes outlined in the report. To delegate authority to approve the subsequent FBC to the Executive Director for Growth and Regeneration in consultation with Chair of the Transport and Connectivity Committee. To seek approval to commence physical works after OBC approval in parallel to seeking FBC approval and therefore seek approval to accept and spend funding, procure and award contacts for the development and delivery of the Bedminster Bridges Project (part of the City Centre Scheme).

Content: The Committee for Transport & Connectivity: 1.     Approved the detailed proposals for Bedminster Bridges and approaches, which have been revised following the consultation. 2.     Approved submission of the OBC to WECA which, if approved, would secure funding to continue development of the project up to FBC stage. 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 submit the OBC, accept and invest the funding, and to procure and award the necessary contracts for this project up to FBC, in-line with the procurement routes and maximum budget envelopes outlined in this report, should the OBC be approved by the WECA Committee. 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 commence construction works on site after OBC approval in parallel to seeking FBC approval (including procuring and awarding contracts over the key decision threshold) and approve and submit the FBC. 5.     Noted that relevant Traffic Regulation Orders (and variation of existing Orders) will be advertised and made for the proposals, in consultation with Chair of the Transport and Connectivity Committee and ward Councillors. 6.     Approved commencement of physical works on site after OBC approval in parallel to seeking FBC approval. As such this paper is also to seek approval to accept and invest funding, procure and award contacts for the development and delivery of the Bedminster Bridges (and approaches) Project, part of the City Centre Scheme.