Decision details

Resolved:  That following a recommendation from the Investment Committee, the Combined Authority approves:

(i)       That the A64 Regent Street Bridge – Leeds City Centre Package scheme proceeds through decision point 5 and work commences on activity 6 (delivery).

(ii)      That approval be given to the Combined Authority’s contribution of £12 million to be funded from the West Yorkshire plus Transport Fund (WY+TF). The total scheme value is £31 million.

(iii)      That approval be given to increase the Leeds City Centre Package programme budget by £12 million from £66.8 million to £78.8 million.

(iv)     That the Combined Authority enters into a funding agreement with Leeds City Council for expenditure of up to £12 million from the WY+TF.

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