Decision Maker: Transport & Connectivity Policy Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: September 12, 2024

Purpose: To seek Committee approval for additional expenditure to further develop the project business case and submit a full planning application for the proposed Bristol Cycling Hub in Lawrence Weston.

Content: That the Committee forTransport and Connectivity:   1.      Approved the proposed approach in relation to delivery of the Bristol Regional Cycling Hub (BRCH)as outlined in this report. The proposed approach will require the Committee to be updated upon completion of the Outline Business Case, but theFull Business Case will require Committee approval.   2.      Authorised the Executive Director Growth and Regeneration, in consultation with the Chair of the Transport and Connectivity Committee, to take all steps required to proceed with the development of the Outline Business Case and Full Business Case, and submission of the planning application.   3.      Authorised the Executive Director Growth and Regeneration, in consultation with the Chair of the Transport and Connectivity Committee, to take all steps required to bid for, accept, and spend CRSTS funding (inclusive ofthe recently awarded funding of £813k) for procuring and awarding contracts for development and delivery of the project, which may be over the key decision threshold.   4.      The above recommendationswill apply to other funding opportunities that may arise during the project’s life cycle, but the Committee will be updated on any such funding opportunity.