Decision details

CityConnect Phase 3 Canals - Leeds Liverpool Shipley

Decision Maker: West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

Approval for the scheme to progress through Activity 5 (Full Business Case with Finalised Costs).

Decision:

Resolved: That in respect of the CityConnect Phase 3 Canals - Leeds Liverpool Shipley, the Combined Authority approves, subject to the conditions set by PAT stated in the submitted report:

(i)       That the CityConnect Phase 3 Canals - Leeds Liverpool Shipley scheme proceeds through decision point 4 (full business case) and work commences on activity 5 (Delivery).

(ii)      That approval to the Combined Authority’s contribution of £1.981 million which will be funded from West Yorkshire plus Transport Fund (£1.057 million), Getting Building Fund (£0.500 million) and £0.424 million yet to be secured is given. The total scheme value is £1.981 million.

(iii)      That the Combined Authority enters into an addendum to the existing funding agreement with the Canal and River Trust for expenditure of up to £1.981 million.

(iv)     That future approvals are made in accordance with the assurance pathway and approval route outlined in the submitted report. This will be subject to the scheme remaining within the tolerances outlined in the report.

Report author: Robert Griffiths

Publication date: 29/07/2021

Date of decision: 29/07/2021

Decided at meeting: 29/07/2021 - West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Effective from: 06/08/2021