Decision Maker: Transport & Connectivity Policy Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: October 24, 2024

Purpose: To seek approval to submit the Full Business Case (FBC) for CRSTS Strategic Corridors (A4018/A37 Southern Section) to West of England Combined Authority and subject to approval take all steps required to accept and spend the funding and tender and procure contracts as necessary to deliver the works.

Content: That the Committee for Transport & Connectivity:   Approved the submission of a Full Business Case (Appendix A and exempt appendix E) to the West of England Combined Authority (WECA) 2.      Authorised the Executive Director of Growth and Regeneration in consultation with the Committee Chair for Transport and Section 151 officer, subject to approval of the Full Business Case (at Appendix A) by WECA, to; i.        Take all steps required to accept and spend the City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS) funding amount as set out in this report and appendices, ii.       Tender and procure contracts (including any over £500K) necessary to deliver the works, iii.     Award contracts and spend the funding to deliver the works as set out in the Full Business Case up £6.1m iv.     Exempt appendix E (commercially sensitive data within the FBC)