Decision Maker: Transport & Connectivity Policy Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: February 5, 2026

Purpose: To seek approval to accept the funding from WECA for the early delivery bus stop scheme - A4 Bristol to Bath Strategic Corridor (BBSC) and procure and award the contract’ in-line with the procurement routes and maximum budget envelopes outlined in this report.

Content: The Committee for Transport and Connectivity:   1.           Accepted the funding from WECA for the Early delivery bus stop scheme - A4 Bristol to Bath Strategic Corridor (BBSC), noting that WECA have confirmed that there is no financial risk to BCC resulting from an overspend.   2.           Authorised the Executive Director for Growth and Regeneration in consultation with Chair of the Transport and Connectivity Committee to procure and award all necessary contracts and to spend the funding associated with the ‘Early Works Bus Stops on BBSC’ project in-line with the maximum budget envelopes outlined in the report.