Decision details

Elland Rail Station Access

Decision Maker: Chief Executive

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

To enable development work to continue on the scheme which aims to deliver cycle and walking links from the town centre and employment areas in Elland to the proposed railway station, making the station more accessible to residents of both Elland and West Vale where there is currently poor pedestrian and cycling infrastructure across both towns as well as low car ownership and poor public transport hindering access to employment

Decision:

To approve that:
• The change request for the Transforming Cities Fund (TCF) Elland Rail Station Access scheme for an additional £0.334 million development costs to progress the scheme to final business case from the existing TCF allocation is approved.

• The Combined Authority enters into an addendum to the existing funding agreement with Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council (CMBC) for expenditure of up to £0.334 million from the Transforming Cities Fund.

Publication date: 11/05/2021

Date of decision: 07/05/2021