Decision details

(i)              That in respect of the TCF: Harrogate Railway Station Gateway – Active Travel Improvement Scheme the Investment Committee approved that:

(a)        The TCF Harrogate Railway Station Gateway - Active Travel Improvement scheme proceeds through decision point 3 (Outline Business Case) and work commences on activity 4 (Full Business Case).

(b)        An indicative approval to the Combined Authority’s contribution of £10.638 million (which will be funded from the Transforming Cities Fund) is given. The total scheme value is £10.938 million.

(c)        Development costs of £0.800 million are approved in order to progress the scheme to decision point 4 (Full Business Case) taking the total scheme approval to £1.445 million.

(d)        The Combined Authority enters into an addendum to the existing Funding Agreement with North Yorkshire County Council for expenditure of up to £1.445 million from the Transforming Cities Fund.

(e)        Future approvals are made in accordance with the assurance pathway and approval route outlined in this report. This will be subject to the scheme remaining within the tolerances outlined in this report.