Decision

GROWTH DEAL RESERVE LIST RECOMMENDATIONS

Decision Maker:

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: May 16, 2025

Purpose:

Content: 1.     Agree the recommendations arising from the results of the Expression of Interest (EOI) assessment and invite those projects to join the Growth Plan Reserve List. 2.     Agree on the proposed process for managing reserve list projects. 3.     Agree on the proposed simplified assurance and approval process and to delegate for the Portfolio Director to make any necessary amendments to secure the approval of the Welsh Government and UK Government, in consultation with the Chair and Vice-chair. 4.     That: a.     The sub-committee agrees to initiate a process to assess and review the scope and case for extending the current growth plan to include transport projects. b.    The Sub-Committee commissions the Portfolio Director to prepare a detailed options report in consultation with the Welsh and UK Government and officials from the Constitutional Councils and Education Partners. c.     The options report to be submitted with the Sub-committee with the intention of deciding whether the formal change process should be commenced to ensure agreement for the extended Growth Deal to include Transport projects.