Agenda item - Investment Priority 5: Future Transport

(Lead Member: Cllr S Hinchcliffe, Director: Dave Haskins)

Resolved:

With respect to Transformational – North East Calderdale the Combined Authority approved that:

(i) The Transformational North East Calderdale scheme proceeds through decision point 2 (strategic outline case) and work commences on activity 3 (outline business case).

(ii) An indicative approval to the Combined Authority’s contribution of £4,300,000. The total scheme value is £78.400,000 - £88,100,000

(iii) Development costs of £1,560,000 are approved in order to progress the scheme to decision point 3 (outline business case) taking the total scheme approval to £1,960,000.

(iv) The Combined Authority enters into an addendum to the existing Funding Agreement with Calderdale Council for expenditure of up to £1,960,000.

(v) Future approvals are made in accordance with the assurance pathway and approval route outlined in this report and where required, any change requests are delegated to the Transport Committee. This will be subject to the scheme remaining within the tolerances outlined in this report.

With respect to CRSTS Asset Management and Enhancement the Combined Authority approved that:

(i) The CRSTS Asset Management and Enhancement Programme proceeds through decision point 2 and 4 and delivery continues until the end of quarter 1 of year 2023/24, and work commences on the development of the SOC for year 2.

(ii) An indicative approval to the total CRSTS Asset Management and Enhancement Programme value of £248,000,000 and to the total CRSTS Off Highway Walking and Cycling value of £3,440,000 for Off Highway Walking and Cycling is given.

(iii) An additional £24,800,000 of development and delivery costs for quarter 3 and quarter 4 of the CRSTS Asset Management and Enhancement programme (year 1) be given to provide a total allocation of £49,600,000 for the 2022/23 financial year. For Off Highway Walking and Cycling approval to an additional £344,000 to is given to provide a total allocation for the 2022/23 financial year of £688,800.

(iv) £12,400,000 of development and delivery costs for quarter 1 for the 2023/24 financial year for the CRSTS Asset Management and Enhancement programme be given and approval to £172,000 of development and delivery costs for quarter 1 for the 2023/24 financial year for the CRSTS Off Highway Walking and Cycling.

(v) The Combined Authority enters into addendums to the existing funding agreements with the partner councils of the apportioned £37,200,000 for Q3 and 4 2022/23 and Q1 of 2023/24 financial year for CRSTS Asset Management and Enhancement programme and £516,000 for 2022/23 and Q1 of 2023/24 financial year for CRSTS Off Highway Walking and Cycling, up to the amounts shown below:

Bradford - £7,906,412

Calderdale - £4,979,964

Kirklees - £7,767,932

Leeds - £11,375,332

Wakefield - £5,686,360

(vi) Future approvals are made in accordance with the assurance pathway and approval route outlined in this report and where required, any change requests are delegated to the Transport Committee. This will be subject to the scheme remaining within the tolerances outlined in this report.

With respect to CRSTS Network Management and Enhancement the Combined Authority approved that:

(i) The CRSTS Network Management and Enhancement programme proceeds through Decision Point 2 and 4 and delivery continues until the end of quarter 1 of year 2023/24, and work commences on the development of the SOC for year 2.

(ii) An indicative approval to the total CRSTS Network Management and Enhancement programme value of £25,000,000 be given.

(iii) An additional £1,862,500 of development and delivery costs for quarter 3 and quarter 4 for the CRSTS Network Management and Enhancement programme (year 1) be given to provide a total allocation of £4,362,500 for the 2022/23 financial year. 300

(iv) Approval to £931,250 of development and delivery costs for quarter 1 for the 2023/24 financial year for the CRSTS Network Management and Enhancement programme (Year 2) be given taking total approval up to £5,293,750.

(v) The Combined Authority enters into addendums to the existing funding agreements with the five partner councils of the apportioned £2,793,750 for Q3 and 4 of 2022/23 and Q1 of 2023/24 financial year taking, up to the amounts shown below:

Bradford - £1,475,000

Calderdale - £280,000

Kirklees - £1,006,250

Leeds - £1,657,500

Wakefield - £ 875,000

(vi) 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 set out in this report.

With respect to CRSTS Safer Roads the Combined Authority approved that:

(i) The CRSTS Safer Roads Programme proceeds through Decision Point 2 and 4, and delivery continues until the end of quarter 1 of year 2023/24, and work commences on the development of the strategic outline case for Year 2.

(ii) An indicative approval to the total CRSTS Safer Roads programme value of £25,000,000 be given.

(iii) An additional £2,500,000 of development and delivery costs for quarter 3 and quarter 4 for the CRSTS Safer Roads programme (Year 1) be given to provide a total allocation of £5,000,000 for the 2022/23 financial year.

(iv) £1,250,000 of development and delivery costs for quarter 1 for the 2023/24 financial (year 2) for the CRSTS Safer Roads programme (Year 2) be given taking total approval up to £6,250,000.

(v) The Combined Authority enters into addendums to the existing funding agreements with the five partner councils for expenditure of the apportioned £3,750,000 for Q3 and 4 of the 2022/23 financial year and Q1 of the 2023/24 financial year, up to the amounts shown below:

Bradford: £866,250

Calderdale: £330,000

Kirklees: £693,750

Leeds: £1,297,500 301

Wakefield: £562,500

(vi) 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 set out in this report.

City Square Plus – Thirsk Row

The Combined Authority approved that:

(i) The change request to approve £939,000 from the CRSTS Fund to progress the Thirsk Row works as part of the City Square Plus scheme to Activity 5 (Delivery), and to extend the delivery timescale to July 2023, is approved.

(ii) The Combined Authority enters into an addendum to the existing Funding Agreement for the City Square Plus scheme with Leeds City Council for expenditure of up to £11,641,000.

(iii) 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 set out in this report.

Members received a report from the Interim Director of Transport Policy and Delivery on the progression of, and approval of funding for schemes.

Transformational – North East Calderdale

Officers explained the scheme was originally a part of the West Yorkshire Plus Transport Fund. If approved, the project will proceed to the outline business case and also allow for the development of bus priority measures to prepare the area for larger-scale development.

CRSTS Asset Management and Enhancement Programme and Off Highway Walking and Cycling Network

Officers explained the three City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS) schemes were made possible due to the devolution deal. The Combined Authority has worked closely with the Department for Transport to ensure the funding is used appropriately. The scheme will promote active travel across West Yorkshire through maintenance and development of existing infrastructure.

CRSTS Network Management Renewals and Enhancements

Officers explained the bid will fund the replacement of outdated traffic control systems. Members highlighted the need to consider the types of replacements used, as other authorities are experiencing difficulties with the supply of necessary components.

CRSTS Safer Roads

Officers explained the aim of the scheme to deliver a variety of traffic-calming measures and active travel enhancements across West Yorkshire. The local authorities will decide upon their own lists of priorities for action, which will be reviewed periodically.

Leeds City Centre – City Square Plus – Thirsk Row

Officers explained the scheme is a part of the Leeds City Square plus scheme, and concerns converting Thirsk Row from a one-way street to two-way operation, which is key to improving the bus routing and improving access for pedestrians and cyclists.