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To ensure that funding is in place to support
design, development and early construction works (as well as land
acquisition) on the A629 Phase 1b scheme which would ultimately
lead to improvements to the A629 between Elland Wood Bottom and
Salterhebble Hill to the south of Halifax.
Decision Maker: Chief Executive
Decision published: 31/03/2021
Effective from: 20/11/2020
Decision:
To approve that
•The A629 Phase 1b (part 1) scheme proceeds through decision
point 5 of the Combined Authority’s assurance process and
work commences on activity 6 (delivery).
•Approval to the A629 Phase 1b (part 1) scheme value of
£5.810 million is given from the West Yorkshire plus
Transport Fund (WY+TF), taking the total approval from the WY+TF to
£11.48 million.
•An indicative approval to the A629 Phase 1b (part 2) scheme
value of £15.32 million is given from the West Yorkshire plus
Transport Fund (WY+TF), with full approval to spend being granted
once the scheme has fully progressed through decision point 5 (Full
business case with finalised costs) of the assurance process.
•The Combined Authority enters into an addendum to the
existing funding agreement with Calderdale Council for expenditure
of up to £11.48 million from the WY+TF fund.
Lead officer: Ben Still
To approve that
•The change request to the LPTIP Real Time Phase 2 to increase
costs by £0.300 million is approved.
•Approval to the LPTIP Real Time Phase 2 scheme value of
£0.300 million is given from the Leeds Public Transport
Investment Programme, taking the total approval from the LPTIP to
£5.860 million.
Decision Maker: Chief Executive
Decision published: 31/03/2021
Effective from: 20/11/2020
Decision:
To ensure funding is in place to deliver 37
additional real time screens at bus shelters along The Headrow in
Leeds city centre. This is in addition to the procurement and
installation of 1,000 screens, to present Real Time bus
information, at stops and shelters across the Leeds City Council
area.
Lead officer: Ben Still
Approval for the A629 (Phase1b) – Elland
Wood Bottom to Salterhebble Hill Activity 4 (Full Business Case)
and work commence on Activity 5 (Full Business Case with Finalised
Costs).
Decision Maker: ARCHIVED - West Yorkshire and York Investment Committee
Decision published: 04/12/2020
Effective from: 15/12/2020
Decision:
To approve that
· The A629 Phase 1b (part 1) scheme proceeds through decision point 5 of the Combined Authority’s assurance process and work commences on activity 6 (delivery).
· Approval to the A629 Phase 1b (part 1) scheme value of £5.810 million is given from the West Yorkshire plus Transport Fund (WY+TF), taking the total approval from the WY+TF to £11.48 million.
· An indicative approval to the A629 Phase 1b (part 2) scheme value of £15.32 million is given from the West Yorkshire plus Transport Fund (WY+TF), with full approval to spend being granted once the scheme has fully progressed through decision point 5 (Full business case with finalised costs) of the assurance process.
· The Combined Authority enters into an addendum to the existing funding agreement with Calderdale Council for expenditure of up to £11.48 million from the WY+TF fund.
Lead officer: Caroline Coy
Approval for the scheme to progress through
Activity 5 (Full Business Case with finalised costs).
Decision Maker: Chief Executive
Decision published: 27/11/2020
Effective from: 08/12/2020
Decision:
To approve that
· The A61 North scheme proceeds through decision point 5 of the Combined Authority’s assurance process and work commences on activity 6 - Delivery.
· Approval to the total scheme value of £4.413 million, to be funded from the Leeds Public Transport Improvement Programme, is given
· The Combined Authority enters into a Funding Agreement with Leeds City Council for expenditure of up to £4.413 million from the Leeds Public Transport Improvement Programme fund.
Lead officer: Andrew Norman
Approval for the scheme to progress through
Activity 5 (Full Business Case with finalised costs).
Decision Maker: Chief Executive
Decision published: 27/11/2020
Effective from: 08/12/2020
Decision:
To approve that
· Approval to an additional £1.276 million funding from the Local Growth Fund (LGF) for the Parry Lane Enterprise Zone scheme, taking the total approval to £1.886 million from the LGF is given. The total scheme value is £7.066 million.
· The Combined Authority enters into a funding agreement with Bradford Council for expenditure up to £0.141 million from the LGF.
Lead officer: Sara Brook
Decision Maker: Transport Committee
Made at meeting: 20/11/2020 - Transport Committee
Decision published: 23/11/2020
Effective from: 01/12/2020
Decision:
Resolved:
(i) That the draft Rail Vision document be approved.
(ii) That the draft Rail Vision document to be considered by the Combined Authority for public engagement as part of the wider Connectivity Plan suite of documents be endorsed.
Decision Maker: Transport Committee
Made at meeting: 20/11/2020 - Transport Committee
Decision published: 23/11/2020
Effective from: 01/12/2020
Decision:
(i) That the way forward to support the bus service as it recovers from the effects of the COVID emergency be endorsed the work towards the development of an Enhanced Partnership be initiated.
(ii) That the findings of the West Yorkshire Strategic Bus Network Review and its inclusion as part of the draft Connectivity Plan be endorsed.
Decision Maker: Transport Committee
Made at meeting: 20/11/2020 - Transport Committee
Decision published: 23/11/2020
Effective from: 01/12/2020
Decision:
Resolved:
(i) That the Fare Deal for Young People as set out in this report be endorsed.
(ii) That the West Yorkshire Concessionary Travel Scheme be amended as set out in this report and published come into effect from 1 April 2021.
(iii) That the new fare structure be introduced on the lifting of COVID restrictions with a provisional date of 15 February 2021.
(iv) That any amendment to this date will be made in consultation with the Chair of Transport Committee and notified to members of the Committee.
Decision Maker: Transport Committee
Made at meeting: 20/11/2020 - Transport Committee
Decision published: 23/11/2020
Effective from: 01/12/2020
Decision:
Resolved:
(i) That the updates provided in this report be noted.
(ii) That the updated spend profile for the Smartcard and Information Programmes as set out in this report be approved
(iii) That the revision of the Integrated Transport Block Programme to accommodate the upgrading of the Real Time system as set out in this report be approved.
Decision Maker: Transport Committee
Made at meeting: 20/11/2020 - Transport Committee
Decision published: 23/11/2020
Effective from: 01/12/2020
Decision:
Resolved:
(i) That the updates provided in the report be noted.
(ii) That the updated spend profile for the Smartcard and Information Programmes as set out in this report be approved.
(iii) That the revision of the Integrated Transport Block Programme to accommodate the upgrading of the Real Time system as set out in this report be approved.
Decision Maker: Transport Committee
Made at meeting: 20/11/2020 - Transport Committee
Decision published: 23/11/2020
Effective from: 01/12/2020
Decision:
Resolved:
(i) That the verbal update from the Transport Committee workshop held on 13 November be noted and the implications for the development of the connectivity plan and pipeline be considered.
(ii) That the timescales for publication of the Plan be endorsed
(iii) That the escalating consideration of the Connectivity Investment Plan to the Combined Authority be endorsed.
Decision Maker: Transport Committee
Made at meeting: 20/11/2020 - Transport Committee
Decision published: 23/11/2020
Effective from: 01/12/2020
Decision:
Resolved:
(i) That the Committee notes the updates provided in this report.
(ii) That the delegated decision-making arrangement approved by the Committee on 13 March be rescinded.
Decision Maker: West Yorkshire Combined Authority
Made at meeting: 10/11/2020 - West Yorkshire Combined Authority
Decision published: 12/11/2020
Effective from: 20/11/2020
Decision:
Resolved: That the information provided on corporate performance be noted.
Decision Maker: West Yorkshire Combined Authority
Made at meeting: 10/11/2020 - West Yorkshire Combined Authority
Decision published: 12/11/2020
Effective from: 20/11/2020
Decision:
Resolved:
(a) That the findings of the final report of the Skills Commission be noted.
(b) That the Combined Authority agrees the next steps of the Commission’s work for implementation.
Decision Maker: West Yorkshire Combined Authority
Made at meeting: 10/11/2020 - West Yorkshire Combined Authority
Decision published: 12/11/2020
Effective from: 20/11/2020
Decision:
Resolved: That the business planning and budget work being undertaken be noted.
Decision Maker: West Yorkshire Combined Authority
Made at meeting: 10/11/2020 - West Yorkshire Combined Authority
Decision published: 12/11/2020
Effective from: 20/11/2020
Decision:
Resolved:
(a) In respect of Highways Maintenance Challenge Fund allocation 2020/21 –
(i) That the expenditure of the DfT Highways Maintenance Challenge Fund grant totalling £3.334 million be approved.
(ii) That the allocations of the DfT Highways Maintenance Challenge Fund grant of £1,075,329 to Bradford, £1,514,155 to Leeds and £744,209 to Wakefield, totalling £3.334 million be approved and that allocations are paid quarterly to partner councils.
(b) In respect of Huddersfield Stations Gateway package - Preparing for Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) at Huddersfield and opening up employment sites –
That following a recommendation from the Investment Committee, the Combined Authority approves:
(i) That the Huddersfield Stations Gateway package proceeds through Decision Point 2 and work commences on Activity 3 (outline business case).
(ii) That an indicative approval to the Combined Authority contribution of £28 million from the Transforming Cities Fund, with full approval to spend once the package has progressed through the assurance process to decision point 5 (full business case plus finalised costs). Total project costs are £42 million (£28 million TCF, £10 million WY+TF and £4 million from Kirklees Council’s Kirklees Town Centre Capital fund).
(iii) That development costs of £0.1 million are approved, to progress the scheme to decision point 3 (outline business case), taking the total approval to £0.916 million.
(iv) That the Combined Authority issue an addendum to the existing Funding Agreement with Kirklees Council for expenditure of up to £0.916 million from the Transforming Cities Fund.
(v) That future approvals are made in accordance with the approval pathway and approval route outlined in the submitted report, which will be subject to the scheme remaining within the tolerances outlined in the report.
(c) In respect of Halifax, Walking Cycling and Bus Transformation Package - North Halifax Cycle Super Highways, Park Ward Streets for People, Bus Priority –
That following a recommendation from the Investment Committee, the
Combined Authority approves:
(i) That the Halifax Walking, Cycling, Rail and Bus Transformation
package proceeds through decision point 2 and work commences on Activity 3 (outline business case) for individual schemes.
(ii) That an indicative approval to the Combined Authority contribution of £53.9 million from the Transforming Cities Fund, with full approval to spend once the package has progressed through the assurance process to decision point 5 (full business case plus finalised costs). Total project costs are £71.805 million (£53.9 million TCF, £16.5 million WY+TF, £0.405 million CMBC and £1 million LTP for Park Ward Streets for People.
(iii) That an indicative approval to the total package value of £53.9
million is given from the Transforming Cities Fund with full approval to spend being granted once the scheme has progressed through the assurance process to decision point 5.
(iv) That future approvals are made in accordance with the approval
pathway and approval route outlined in the submitted report, which will be subject to the scheme remaining within the tolerances outlined in the report.
(d) In respect of Active and Sustainable Travel in Wakefield City Centre –
That following a recommendation from the Investment Committee, the Combined Authority approves:
(i) That the Wakefield City Centre Bus, Cycle and Walking
improvements package proceeds through decision point 2 and work commences on Activity 3 (outline business case).
(ii) That an indicative approval to the total package value of £13.6
million is given from the Transforming Cities Fund with full approval to spend being granted once the package has progressed through the assurance process to decision point 5.
(iii) That development costs of £0.119 million are approved to progress the scheme to decision point 3 (outline business case) bringing the total development costs approval to £0.525 million.
(iv) That the Combined Authority enters into an addendum to the existing funding agreement with Wakefield Council for expenditure of up to £0.525 million from the Transforming Cities Fund.
(v) That future approvals are made in accordance with the assurance pathway and approval route outlined in the submitted report, which will be subject to the scheme remaining within the tolerances outlined in the report.
(e) In respect of York Station and City Centre Access Package –
That following a recommendation from the Investment Committee, the
Combined Authority approves:
(i) That the York Station and City Centre Access Gateway package proceeds through Decision Point 2 and work commences on activity 5 (full business case with finalised costs).
(ii) That an indicative approval to the total package value of £14.547 million is given from the Transforming Cities Fund with full approval to spend being granted once the package has progressed through the assurance process to decision point 5.
(iii) That future approvals are made in accordance with the assurance
pathway and approval route outlined in the submitted report, which will be subject to the scheme remaining within the tolerances outlined in the report.
Approval for the scheme to progress through
decision point 2 (Strategic Outline Case).F
Decision Maker: West Yorkshire Combined Authority
Made at meeting: 10/11/2020 - West Yorkshire Combined Authority
Decision published: 12/11/2020
Effective from: 20/11/2020
Decision:
Resolved: That following a recommendation from the Investment Committee, the Combined Authority approves:
(i) That the Wakefield City Centre Bus, Cycle and Walking
improvements package proceeds through decision point 2 and work commences on Activity 3 (outline business case).
(ii) That an indicative approval to the total package value of £13.6
million is given from the Transforming Cities Fund with full approval to spend being granted once the package has progressed through the assurance process to decision point 5.
(iii) That development costs of £0.119 million are approved to progress the scheme to decision point 3 (outline business case) bringing the total development costs approval to £0.525 million.
(iv) That the Combined Authority enters into an addendum to the existing funding agreement with Wakefield Council for expenditure of up to £0.525 million from the Transforming Cities Fund.
(v) That future approvals are made in accordance with the assurance pathway and approval route outlined in the submitted report, which will be subject to the scheme remaining within the tolerances outlined in the report.
Lead officer: Fiona Limb
Approval for the scheme to proceed through
decision point 2 (Strategic Outline Case).
Decision Maker: West Yorkshire Combined Authority
Made at meeting: 10/11/2020 - West Yorkshire Combined Authority
Decision published: 12/11/2020
Effective from: 20/11/2020
Decision:
Resolved: That following a recommendation from the Investment Committee, the Combined Authority approves:
(i) That the York Station and City Centre Access Gateway package proceeds through Decision Point 2 and work commences on activity 5 (full business case with finalised costs).
(ii) That an indicative approval to the total package value of £14.547 million is given from the Transforming Cities Fund with full approval to spend being granted once the package has progressed through the assurance process to decision point 5.
(iii) That future approvals are made in accordance with the assurance
pathway and approval route outlined in the submitted report, which will be subject to the scheme remaining within the tolerances outlined in the report.
Lead officer: Fiona Limb
Approval for the scheme to proceed through
decision point 2 (Strategic Outline Case).
Decision Maker: West Yorkshire Combined Authority
Made at meeting: 10/11/2020 - West Yorkshire Combined Authority
Decision published: 12/11/2020
Effective from: 20/11/2020
Decision:
Resolved: That following a recommendation from the Investment Committee, the Combined Authority approves:
(i) That the Huddersfield Stations Gateway package proceeds through Decision Point 2 and work commences on Activity 3 (outline business case).
(ii) That an indicative approval to the Combined Authority contribution of £28 million from the Transforming Cities Fund, with full approval to spend once the package has progressed through the assurance process to decision point 5 (full business case plus finalised costs). Total project costs are £42 million (£28 million TCF, £10 million WY+TF and £4 million from Kirklees Council’s Kirklees Town Centre Capital fund).
(iii) That development costs of £0.1 million are approved, to progress the scheme to decision point 3 (outline business case), taking the total approval to £0.916 million.
(iv) That the Combined Authority issue an addendum to the existing Funding Agreement with Kirklees Council for expenditure of up to £0.916 million from the Transforming Cities Fund.
(v) That future approvals are made in accordance with the approval pathway and approval route outlined in the submitted report, which will be subject to the scheme remaining within the tolerances outlined in the report.
Lead officer: Fiona Limb
Approval for the scheme to proceed through
decision point 2 (Strategic Outline Case).
Decision Maker: West Yorkshire Combined Authority
Made at meeting: 10/11/2020 - West Yorkshire Combined Authority
Decision published: 12/11/2020
Effective from: 20/11/2020
Decision:
Resolved: That following a recommendation from the Investment Committee, the Combined Authority approves:
(i) That the Halifax Walking, Cycling, Rail and Bus Transformation
package proceeds through decision point 2 and work commences on Activity 3 (outline business case) for individual schemes.
(ii) That an indicative approval to the Combined Authority contribution of £53.9 million from the Transforming Cities Fund, with full approval to spend once the package has progressed through the assurance process to decision point 5 (full business case plus finalised costs). Total project costs are £71.805 million (£53.9 million TCF, £16.5 million WY+TF, £0.405 million CMBC and £1 million LTP for Park Ward Streets for People.
(iii) That an indicative approval to the total package value of £53.9
million is given from the Transforming Cities Fund with full approval to spend being granted once the scheme has progressed through the assurance process to decision point 5.
(iv) That future approvals are made in accordance with the approval
pathway and approval route outlined in the submitted report, which will be subject to the scheme remaining within the tolerances outlined in the report.
Lead officer: Fiona Limb
To consider and subsequently approve
applications for Sustainable Urban Development, to support the
delivery of European Structural and Investment Funds Strategy and
the Strategic Economic Plan.
Decision Maker: West Yorkshire Combined Authority
Made at meeting: 10/11/2020 - West Yorkshire Combined Authority
Decision published: 12/11/2020
Effective from: 20/11/2020
Decision:
Resolved:
(a) That the Combined Authority, in its role as the Intermediate Body, approves the advice included in the outline assessment forms at part 3 of exempt Appendices 2, 3 and 4, the decision and any respective conditions outlined in part 5a, and be approved Combined Authority, in its role as the Intermediate Body for the SUD part of the ESIF programme, approves the advice included in the outline assessment forms at Part 3 of Appendix (2-4), the decision and any respective conditions outlined in Part 5a, and the prioritisation list for SUD included in exempt Appendix 1.
(b) That once the MA has reconciled to the budget, the final selection of projects be delegated to the Director, Corporate Services in consultation with the Chair of the Combined Authority, as required, to ensure no further delays in progressing applications under the European programme occur.
Lead officer: Angie Shearon
To ensure funding is in place to enable
development work to continue on the A6110 Ring Road (Leeds)
improvement scheme and the City Square element of the Leeds City
Centre Package, both funded through the West Yorkshire plus
Transport Fund.
Decision Maker: Chief Executive
Decision published: 11/11/2020
Effective from: 06/11/2020
Decision:
To approve that
•The development costs of £0.310 million for the A6110
Outer Ring Road (Leeds) scheme, to progress the scheme to decision
point 3 (Outline Business Case), taking the total scheme
development costs from £0.286 million to £0.596
million.
•The transfer of £1.5 million from Armley Gyratory West
Yorkshire plus Transport Fund development costs to City Square+,
taking the total from £5.080 million to £3.580
million.
•An increase to the City Square+ development costs (from
Armley Gyratory) taking the total development costs from
£3.774 million to £5.274 million to progress to
decision point 5 (Full Business Case plus finalised costs).
•The Combined Authority enters into addendums to the relevant
existing funding agreements for the above schemes with Leeds City
Council.
Lead officer: Ben Still
Decision Maker: ARCHIVED - West Yorkshire and York Investment Committee
Made at meeting: 05/11/2020 - ARCHIVED - West Yorkshire and York Investment Committee
Decision published: 09/11/2020
Effective from: 17/11/2020
Decision:
(i) In respect of the Active and Sustainable Travel in Wakefield City Centre the Investment Committee recommended to the Combined Authority that:
(a) The Wakefield City Centre Bus, Cycle and Walking improvements package proceeds through Decision Point 2 and work commences on Activity 3 (outline business case)
(b) An indicative approval to the total package value of £13.600 million is given from the Transforming Cities Fund with full approval to spend being granted once the package has progressed through the assurance process to decision point 5
(c) Development costs of £0.119 million are approved to progress the scheme to decision point 3 (outline business case) bringing the total development costs approval to £0.525 million.
(d) The Combined Authority enters into an addendum to the existing funding agreement with Wakefield Council for expenditure of up to £0.525 million from the Transforming Cities Fund.
(e) Future approvals are made in accordance with the assurance pathway and approval route outlined in this report, which will be subject to the scheme remaining within the tolerances outlined in this report.
(ii) In respect of the York Station and City Centre Access Package the Investment Committee recommended to the Combined Authority that:
(a) The York Station and City Centre Access Gateway package proceeds through Decision Point 2 and work commences on activity 5 (full business case with finalised costs)
(b) An indicative approval to the total package value of £14.547 million is given from the Transforming Cities Fund with full approval to spend being granted once the package has progressed through the assurance process to decision point 5.
(c) Future approvals are made in accordance with the assurance pathway and approval route outlined in this report, which will be subject to the scheme remaining within the tolerances outlined in this report.
(iii) In respect of the A629 Phase 2: Halifax Town Centre the Investment Committee approved that:
(a) The A629 Phase 2 Halifax Town Centre scheme proceeds through decision point 4 and work commences on activity 5 (full business case with finalised costs).
(b) An indicative approval to the total scheme value of £47.84 million is given from the West Yorkshire plus Transport Fund (WY+TF) with full approval to spend being granted once the scheme has progressed through the assurance process to decision point 5 (full business case with finalised costs).
(c) Development costs of £2.598 million are approved to progress the scheme to decision point 5 (full business case with finalised costs) bringing the total development costs approval to £5.844 million.
(d) The Combined Authority enters into an addendum to the existing funding agreement with Calderdale Council for expenditure of up to £5.844 million from the WY+TF fund.
(e) Future approvals are made in accordance with the assurance pathway and approval route outlined in this report, which will be subject to the scheme remaining within the tolerances outlined in this report.
(iv) In respect of the Wakefield South East Gateway (Kirkgate) the Investment Committee approved that:
(a) The Wakefield SE Gateway (Kirkgate) scheme proceeds through decision point 5 and work commences on activity 6 (Delivery).
(b) Approval to the Combined Authority’s contribution of £1.6 million which will be funded through £1.6 million from the Local Growth Fund.
(c) The Combined Authority enters into a funding agreement with Wakefield Council for expenditure of up to £1.6 million from the Local Growth Fund.
(d) Future approvals are made in accordance with the assurance pathway and approval route outlined in this report, which will be subject to the scheme remaining within the tolerances outlined in this report.
(v) In respect of the Tranche 2 Emergency Active Travel Funding the Investment Committee approved, subject to receipt of the DfT allocation, that:
(a) The Tranche 2 Emergency Active Travel programme proceeds through decision point 5 and work commences on activity 6 (Delivery).
(b) Approval of £10.053 million which will be funded through the Tranche 2 Emergency Active Travel funding.
(c) The allocation of the DfT Emergency Active Travel funding between the Combined Authority and the five West Yorkshire partners as set out below:
o Bradford - £2,131,555
o Calderdale - £101,172
o Kirklees - £1,983,983
o Leeds - £3,025,500
o Wakefield - £1,423,243
o Combined Authority - £1,387,439
(d) In order to ensure that schemes can be delivered within the tight timescales, the Investment Committee delegate authority to the Managing Director to amend the approval and allocation of Tranche 2 Emergency Active Travel funding if the DfT allocation differs from £10.053 million, or if further changes to individual allocations is required, as a result of changes to the programme and approaches to delivery.
(e) The Combined Authority enters into a funding agreement with Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds and Wakefield for expenditure as set out above from the Tranche 2 Emergency Active Travel fund.
(f) Future approvals are made in accordance with the assurance pathway and approval route outlined in this report, which will be subject to the scheme remaining within the tolerances outlined in this report.
(vi) In respect of the Wakefield SE Gateway (Rutland Mills) the Investment Committee approved that:
(a) The Wakefield City Centre South East Gateway- Rutland Mills scheme proceeds through decision point 5 and work commences on activity 6 (delivery).
(b) Approval to the Combined Authority’s contribution of £4.9 million (which will be funded from the Local Growth Fund) is given. The total scheme value is £20.911 million.
(c) The Combined Authority enters into a funding agreement with Wakefield Council for expenditure of up to £4.9 million from the Local Growth Fund.
(d) Future approvals are made in accordance with the assurance pathway and approval route outlined in this report, which will be subject to the scheme remaining within the tolerances outlined in this report.
(vii) In respect of the Bradford Heritage Project the Investment Committee approved that:
(a) The Bradford City Centre Heritage properties- High Point scheme proceeds through decision point 5 and work commences on activity 6 (delivery).
(b) Approval to the Combined Authority’s contribution of £2.9 million (which will be funded from the Local Growth Fund) is given. The total scheme value is £9.432 million.
(c) The Combined Authority enters into a funding agreement with Bradford Metropolitan District Council for expenditure of up to £2.9 million from the Local Growth Fund.
(d) Future approvals are made in accordance with the assurance pathway and approval route outlined in this report, which will be subject to the scheme remaining within the tolerances outlined in this report.
(viii) In respect of the Rail Park and Ride Phase 1 (Steeton, Silsden, Moorthorpe, Normanton) the Investment Committee approved that:
(a) An increase to the costs of the three schemes by £1.206 million to a total of £7.985 million. Individual scheme increases are Steeton and Silsden £0.752 million, Moorthorpe £0.127 million and Normanton £0.327 million.
(b) To agree to extending the completion time scales for each scheme.
(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 outline in this report.
Approval for the Activity 5 (Full Business
Case with Finalised costs) Change Request. This change request is
seeking approval for an increase in the scheme approvals, contract
values and timescales for each of the 3 schemes mentioned
above.
Decision Maker: ARCHIVED - West Yorkshire and York Investment Committee
Made at meeting: 05/11/2020 - ARCHIVED - West Yorkshire and York Investment Committee
Decision published: 09/11/2020
Effective from: 17/11/2020
Decision:
(i) In respect of the Rail Park and Ride Phase 1 (Steeton, Silsden, Moorthorpe, Normanton) the Investment Committee approved that:
(a) An increase to the costs of the three schemes by £1.206 million to a total of £7.985 million. Individual scheme increases are Steeton and Silsden £0.752 million, Moorthorpe £0.127 million and Normanton £0.327 million.
(b) To agree to extending the completion time scales for each scheme.
(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 outline in this report.
Lead officer: John Parkin
Approval for the scheme to progress through
decision point 5 (Full Business Case with Finalised
Costs).
Decision Maker: ARCHIVED - West Yorkshire and York Investment Committee
Made at meeting: 05/11/2020 - ARCHIVED - West Yorkshire and York Investment Committee
Decision published: 09/11/2020
Effective from: 17/11/2020
Decision:
(i) In respect of the Wakefield SE Gateway (Rutland Mills) the Investment Committee approved that:
(a) The Wakefield City Centre South East Gateway- Rutland Mills scheme proceeds through decision point 5 and work commences on activity 6 (delivery).
(b) Approval to the Combined Authority’s contribution of £4.9 million (which will be funded from the Local Growth Fund) is given. The total scheme value is £20.911 million.
(c) The Combined Authority enters into a funding agreement with Wakefield Council for expenditure of up to £4.9 million from the Local Growth Fund.
(d) Future approvals are made in accordance with the assurance pathway and approval route outlined in this report, which will be subject to the scheme remaining within the tolerances outlined in this report.
Lead officer: Leanne Walsh
Approval for the scheme to progress through
decision point 5 (Full Business Case with Finalised
Costs).
Decision Maker: ARCHIVED - West Yorkshire and York Investment Committee
Made at meeting: 05/11/2020 - ARCHIVED - West Yorkshire and York Investment Committee
Decision published: 09/11/2020
Effective from: 17/11/2020
Decision:
(i) In respect of the Wakefield South East Gateway (Kirkgate) the Investment Committee approved that:
(a) The Wakefield SE Gateway (Kirkgate) scheme proceeds through decision point 5 and work commences on activity 6 (Delivery).
(b) Approval to the Combined Authority’s contribution of £1.6 million which will be funded through £1.6 million from the Local Growth Fund.
(c) The Combined Authority enters into a funding agreement with Wakefield Council for expenditure of up to £1.6 million from the Local Growth Fund.
(d) Future approvals are made in accordance with the assurance pathway and approval route outlined in this report, which will be subject to the scheme remaining within the tolerances outlined in this report.
Lead officer: Polly Hutton
Approval for the scheme to progress through
decision point 5 (Full Business Case with Finalised
Costs).
Decision Maker: ARCHIVED - West Yorkshire and York Investment Committee
Made at meeting: 05/11/2020 - ARCHIVED - West Yorkshire and York Investment Committee
Decision published: 09/11/2020
Effective from: 17/11/2020
Decision:
(i) In respect of the Bradford Heritage Project the Investment Committee approved that:
(a) The Bradford City Centre Heritage properties- High Point scheme proceeds through decision point 5 and work commences on activity 6 (delivery).
(b) Approval to the Combined Authority’s contribution of £2.9 million (which will be funded from the Local Growth Fund) is given. The total scheme value is £9.432 million.
(c) The Combined Authority enters into a funding agreement with Bradford Metropolitan District Council for expenditure of up to £2.9 million from the Local Growth Fund.
(d) Future approvals are made in accordance with the assurance pathway and approval route outlined in this report, which will be subject to the scheme remaining within the tolerances outlined in this report.
Lead officer: Polly Hutton
Approval for the scheme to progress through
Activity 4 (Full Business Case)c
Decision Maker: ARCHIVED - West Yorkshire and York Investment Committee
Made at meeting: 05/11/2020 - ARCHIVED - West Yorkshire and York Investment Committee
Decision published: 09/11/2020
Effective from: 17/11/2020
Decision:
(i) In respect of the A629 Phase 2: Halifax Town Centre the Investment Committee approved that:
(a) The A629 Phase 2 Halifax Town Centre scheme proceeds through decision point 4 and work commences on activity 5 (full business case with finalised costs).
(b) An indicative approval to the total scheme value of £47.84 million is given from the West Yorkshire plus Transport Fund (WY+TF) with full approval to spend being granted once the scheme has progressed through the assurance process to decision point 5 (full business case with finalised costs).
(c) Development costs of £2.598 million are approved to progress the scheme to decision point 5 (full business case with finalised costs) bringing the total development costs approval to £5.844 million.
(d) The Combined Authority enters into an addendum to the existing funding agreement with Calderdale Council for expenditure of up to £5.844 million from the WY+TF fund.
(e) Future approvals are made in accordance with the assurance pathway and approval route outlined in this report, which will be subject to the scheme remaining within the tolerances outlined in this report.
Lead officer: Caroline Coy