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To enable the West Yorkshire Combined
Authority to allocate funding to grant providers for routes 1 and
2, and to enter into contracts for the provision of training
services via the procured route 3.
Decision Maker: Chief Executive
Decision published: 12/05/2021
Effective from: 07/05/2021
Decision:
To:
(i) approve the methodology for Grant allocations for Routes 1 and
2 (local authorities and colleges), and
(ii) award grants to the suppliers detailed the report submitted to
the decision maker.
To:
(i) approve the allocations agreed via the procurement process for
contracts of services Route 3 (Procured provision for Lots 1 and
2), and
(ii) enter into contracts with the suppliers listed in the report
submitted to the decision maker.
Lead officer: Ben Still
To enable development work to continue on the
scheme aiming to deliver a new ‘parkway’ station
between Horsforth Station and the southern entrance to Bramhope
tunnel on the Harrogate Line with the station serving one of the
region’s key Employment Growth spatial priority areas and
Leeds Bradford Airport as well as serving as a Park and Ride for
commuters into Leeds, York, Harrogate and beyond.
Decision Maker: Chief Executive
Decision published: 11/05/2021
Effective from: 07/05/2021
Decision:
To approve that:
• The change request to the Leeds Bradford Airport Parkway
Station scheme for additional development costs of £0.650
million from the West Yorkshire plus Transport Fund, to enable the
scheme to continue to progress to decision point 4 (Full Business
Case) is approved, bringing the total development costs to
£5.650 million.
Lead officer: Ben Still
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 Maker: Chief Executive
Decision published: 11/05/2021
Effective from: 07/05/2021
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.
Lead officer: Ben Still
To enable development work to continue on the
scheme which will deliver a refurbished bus station in Dewsbury,
which would include a safer waiting environment and improved
pedestrian links, including to Kirklees College.
Decision Maker: Chief Executive
Decision published: 11/05/2021
Effective from: 07/05/2021
Decision:
To approve that:
The change request for the Transforming Cities Fund (TCF) Dewsbury
Bus Station scheme for an additional £0.262 million from the
TCF to progress the scheme to outline business case is approved.
The total approval from the TCF is now £0.571 million.
Lead officer: Ben Still
To enable development work to continue on the
scheme which will deliver improved town centre walking routes, and
improved walking and cycling facilities and crossings of the
Dewsbury Ring Road, to give greater pedestrian links to the north
east of Dewsbury town centre and better access to Dewsbury
College.
Decision Maker: Chief Executive
Decision published: 11/05/2021
Effective from: 07/05/2021
Decision:
To approve that:
The change request for the Transforming Cities Fund (TCF) Dewsbury
Town Centre Walking and Cycling Improvements scheme for an
additional £0.209 million from the TCF to progress the scheme
to outline business case is approved. The total approval from the
TCF is now £0.575 million.
The Combined Authority enters into an addendum to the existing
Funding Agreement with Kirklees Council for the Dewsbury Town
Centre Walking and Cycling Improvements scheme, for expenditure up
to £0.575 million, from the Transforming Cities
Fund.
Lead officer: Ben Still
Approval for the scheme to progress through
Activity 5 (Full Business Case with finalised costs)
Decision Maker: ARCHIVED - West Yorkshire and York Investment Committee
Made at meeting: 05/05/2021 - ARCHIVED - West Yorkshire and York Investment Committee
Decision published: 06/05/2021
Effective from: 14/05/2021
Decision:
(i) In respect of the Beech Hill Phase 2 the Investment Committee approved that:
(a) The GBF Beech Hill Phase 2 scheme proceeds through decision point 5 (full business case with finalised costs) and work commences on activity 6 (delivery).
(b) Approval to the Combined Authority’s contribution of £1.200 million is given from the Getting Building Fund.
(c) The Combined Authority enters into a funding agreement with Calderdale Council for expenditure of up to £1.200 million from the Getting Building Fund.
(d) 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.
Lead officer: Chris Brunold
Decision Maker: ARCHIVED - West Yorkshire and York Investment Committee
Made at meeting: 05/05/2021 - ARCHIVED - West Yorkshire and York Investment Committee
Decision published: 06/05/2021
Effective from: 14/05/2021
Decision:
(i) In respect of Wakefield City Centre Phase 2: Ings Road the Investment Committee approved that:
(a) The Wakefield City Centre Phase 2; Ings Road 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 £4.530 million (which will be funded from the West Yorkshire-plus Transport Fund) is given with full approval to spend being granted once the scheme has progressed through the assurance process to decision point 4 (full business case 4). The total scheme value is £4.530 million.
(c) Additional development costs of £0.610 million are approved to progress the scheme up to decision point 4 (full business case), taking the total scheme approval from the West Yorkshire-plus Transport Fund to £0.880 million.
(d) The Combined Authority enters into an addendum to the existing funding agreement with Wakefield City Council for expenditure of up to £0.880 million from the West Yorkshire-plus Transport 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.
(ii) In respect of the Real-Time Information System the Investment Committee recommended to the Combined Authority that, subject to the conditions set by PAT that:
(a) The Real Time information System scheme proceeds through decision point 4 (full business case) and work commences on activity 5 (delivery).
(b) Approval to the Combined Authority’s contribution of £1.404 million (which will be funded from the Local Transport Plan (Integrated Transport Block) is given. The total scheme value is £2.376 million.
(c) 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.
(d) The following conditions have been set by PAT to gain Approval to Proceed to Delivery:
· The total scheme cost is within those set out in the FBC approval.
· Confirmation that Local Transport Plan (LTP) is available.
· Confirmation of match funding from South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive (SYPTE).
· Confirmation that a project board has been set up and met and that a Project Manager has been appointed.
· Confirmation of maintenance / revenue costs and how these will be funded.
(iii) In respect of the Beech Hill Phase 2 the Investment Committee approved that:
(a) The GBF Beech Hill Phase 2 scheme proceeds through decision point 5 (full business case with finalised costs) and work commences on activity 6 (delivery).
(b) Approval to the Combined Authority’s contribution of £1.200 million is given from the Getting Building Fund.
(c) The Combined Authority enters into a funding agreement with Calderdale Council for expenditure of up to £1.200 million from the Getting Building Fund.
(d) 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.
(iv) In respect of the A61 North Scott Road the Investment Committee approved that:
(a) The change request for the inclusion of A61 North Scott Hall Road into the Corridor Improvement Programme Phase 2 (CIP2), to revise the programme dates as outlined in this report and £0.849 million development costs from the West Yorkshire plus Investment Fund of which £0.458 million to reimburse the LPTIP programme and £0.391 million to progress the scheme to full business case (activity 4) is approved.
(b) The Combined Authority enters into a funding agreement with Leeds City Council for expenditure of up to £0.849 million from the West Yorkshire-plus Transport Fund.
(c) 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.
Approval for the scheme to progress through
Activity 3 (Outline Business Case).r
Decision Maker: ARCHIVED - West Yorkshire and York Investment Committee
Made at meeting: 05/05/2021 - ARCHIVED - West Yorkshire and York Investment Committee
Decision published: 06/05/2021
Effective from: 14/05/2021
Decision:
(i) In respect of Wakefield City Centre Phase 2: Ings Road the Investment Committee approved that:
(a) The Wakefield City Centre Phase 2; Ings Road 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 £4.530 million (which will be funded from the West Yorkshire-plus Transport Fund) is given with full approval to spend being granted once the scheme has progressed through the assurance process to decision point 4 (full business case 4). The total scheme value is £4.530 million.
(c) Additional development costs of £0.610 million are approved to progress the scheme up to decision point 4 (full business case), taking the total scheme approval from the West Yorkshire-plus Transport Fund to £0.880 million.
(d) The Combined Authority enters into an addendum to the existing funding agreement with Wakefield City Council for expenditure of up to £0.880 million from the West Yorkshire-plus Transport 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.
Lead officer: Robert Griffiths
Approval for the scheme to progress through
Activity 5 (Full Business Case with finalised costs) and work
commence on Activity 6 (Delivery).
Decision Maker: Chief Executive
Decision published:
Effective from: 19/05/2021
Decision:
To approve that:
· The Leeds Bus Station Gateway scheme proceeds through decision point 5 (Full business case with finalised costs) and work commences on activity 6 (Delivery).
· Approval of an additional £4.491 million from the Leeds Public Transport Investment Programme (LPTIP) is given, taking the total LPTIP approval to £5.645 million towards a total scheme cost of £5.682 million’
Approval to the reallocation of £0.187 million ULEB funding to the Stourton Park & Ride scheme.
Lead officer: Steven Butcher