Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: July 23, 2025

Purpose: To seek delegated authority to adopt the responsibility of delivering the Honeybourne Line Cycle Link Scheme, previously designed and managed by Great Western Railway (GWR); and to procure and award contracts for the supply of construction works in relation to this Scheme.  

Content: Cllr Roger Whyborn sought delegated authority to adopt the responsibility of delivering the Honeybourne Line Cycle Link Scheme, previously designed and managed by Great Western Railway (GWR); and to procure and award contracts for the supply of construction works in relation to this Scheme   Having considered all of the information, Cabinet noted the report and RESOLVED to:     1               Agree to adopt the role of Scheme promoter in respect of the Honeybourne Cycle Link Scheme (“the Scheme”) from Great Western Railway (GWR) for the Honeybourne Cycle Link Scheme. 2               Delegate authority to the Executive Director of Economy, Environment & Infrastructure (in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Sustainable Transport & Road Safety to: 3               Conduct a series of competitive procurement processes in respect of contracts for the supply of construction works in relation to the Scheme. 4               Award such contracts to the preferred tenderers, subject to having received firm fixed costings within budget against identifiable funding sources.