Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: June 3, 2025

Purpose: This report will set out the proposed additional Active Travel Funding grant allocated to the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council (Bradford Council) from the West Yorkshire Combined authority (WYCA) to allow both development and delivery progress to be made on several active travel schemes. The report requests approval to accept the grant funding allocation and progress with the development, delivery and subsequent draw down of the full external grant funding allocation.

Content: That Executive:   (1)          Approved the ongoing and future Active Travel programme       which included the ongoing and future expenditure for     development and delivery of the projects as set out in Appendix 2 to Document “D”.   (2)       Delegated authority to the Strategic Director of Place in   conjunction with the Interim Strategic Director of Corporate Resources and the Director of Legal and Governance to             enter into      any Grant Funding Agreement or Deed of Variation required to             secure funding for the delivery of the Active Travel Fund            programme.   (3)       Delegated authority to the Strategic Director of Place, in consultation with the Interim Strategic Director of         Corporate     Resources, the Director of Legal and Governance and the      Portfolio Holder to:   i)        Manage the ATF scheme programme as appropriate to meet changing circumstances including adding to or substituting schemes listed in Appendix 2 to Document “D” within the limit of approved grant funding.   ii)     As may be required, secure the procurement of specialist external services having regard to the Council’s Contract Standing Order and UK procurement legislation to advise the Council on matters relating to the delivery of proposals.   (4)       Noted that the delivery and expenditure on the Active                  Travel programme will be subject to an annual report to          Executive for each of the remaining years of the programme.   To be actioned by:  Strategic Director Place/ Interim Strategic Director Corporate Resources and Director of Legal and Governance   Overview and Scrutiny Area:  Regeneration and Environment   (Rob O’Brien)