Issue - decisions

Transforming Cities Fund: Programme Review

25/06/2021 - Transforming Cities Fund Programme Review

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

 

(i)          That the progress made in the delivery of the TCF programme be noted, in particular the key messages presented on milestones, finances and risks.

 

(ii)         That a further TCF Programme review is conducted over the next six months to report back to Committee in January 2022. This should consider opportunities to phase projects and accelerate delivery of schemes and associated spend.

 

(iii)       That partners develop plans to phase delivery of projects where possible to accelerate delivery to not only maximise spend but also deliver earlier benefits to users by March 2023.

 

(iv)       That the guiding principles around allocation of the remaining risk/contingency and inflation are noted.

 

(v)        That the changes to Indicative Funding Allocations set out in Appendix 2 to the submitted report be approved.

 

(vi)       That the £2.760 million uplift in Programme Management budget to £7.690 million to reflect the larger high scenario programme being delivered and anticipated longer timescales for delivery (set out in Appendix 2) be approved.

 

(vii)     That a further allocation of £1 million programme development funding be approved, to be overseen by the TCF Portfolio Board and approved by delegation to the Combined Authority’s Managing Director (who in turn will delegate to the Director of Delivery, and who will then take decisions taking on board the views of the TCF Portfolio Board – which comprises officers from all the authorities with TCF schemes).

 

(viii)    That the following development funding be approved:

 

·               Huddersfield Trinity St Access Improvements - £103,773

·               Huddersfield Rail Station Access - £76,679

·               A61 Bus, Cycle and Walking Improvements - £79,990

·               Wakefield City Centre Bus, Cycle and Walking Improvements - £172,226

·               A639 Bus, Cycle and Walking Improvements - £110,000

·               York Tadcaster Road Corridor Improvement Scheme - £64,355