Decision Maker: West Yorkshire Combined Authority
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
As part of the strategic approach Beech Hill
has been identified as an area where intervention and support is
needed to driver regeneration and improve quality of life for its
communities. Phase 1 of the scheme is to make land available by
carrying out the demolition of three high-rise tower blocks with a
view to develop affordable homes in its place.
(iv) In respect of Beech Hill, Halifax –
That following a recommendation from Investment Committee, WYCA approves:
(a) That the Beech Hill project proceeds through Decision Point 2 and work commences on Activity 4 (Full Business Case).
(b) That an indicative approval to WYCA’s contribution of £1.000m (which will be funded through Growth Deal 3) is given with Full Approval to spend being granted once the scheme has progressed through the Assurance Process to Decision Point 5 (Full Business Case with Finalised Costs).
(c) That future approvals are made in accordance with the Approval Pathway and Approval Route outlined in the submitted report including at Decision Points 4 and 5 through a delegation to WYCA’s Managing Director following a recommendation by WYCA’s Programme Appraisal Team. This will be subject to the scheme remaining within the tolerances outlined in the submitted report.
Report author: Judith Furlonger
Publication date: 06/10/2017
Date of decision: 05/10/2017
Decided at meeting: 05/10/2017 - West Yorkshire Combined Authority
Effective from: 17/10/2017