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13/12/2018 - Corporate Developments ref: 515    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Made at meeting: 13/12/2018 - West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Decision published: 14/12/2018

Effective from: 22/12/2018

Decision:

Resolved:

 

(a)       That the Combined Authority approves amendments to the terms of reference for the West Yorkshire and York Investment Committee as set out in Appendix 1 to the submitted report, authorising the Committee to make decisions on behalf of the Combined Authority to progress schemes under the Leeds City Region Assurance Framework, in accordance with each scheme’s bespoke assurance pathway and approval route.

 

(b)       That the Combined Authority approves revised bespoke assurance pathway and approval routes for the schemes set out in Appendix 2.

 

(c)        That the Combined Authority approves the changes in governance arrangements for the Enterprise Zone programme as detailed in para 2.11 of the submitted report.

 

(d)       That the Combined Authority notes the termination of the appointment of Councillor Robert Light as a member of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee and appoints Councillor Elizabeth Smaje as his replacement.

 

(e)       That the Combined Authority appoints Councillor Elizabeth Smaje as Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee.

 

(f)        That the Combined Authority notes the termination of the appointment of Councillor Simon Cooke as a substitute Combined Authority member and that his replacement is Councillor Rebecca Poulsen with effect from 26 October 2018.

 

(g)       That the Combined Authority notes the updated member appointments as set out in Appendices 3 and 4 to this report.

 

(h)       That the Combined Authority agrees the proposed response to the recommendations made by Calderdale Council’s Strategy and Performance Scrutiny Board as set out in Appendix 6.


13/12/2018 - Policy Developments ref: 512    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Made at meeting: 13/12/2018 - West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Decision published: 14/12/2018

Effective from: 22/12/2018

Decision:

Resolved:  That the Combined Authority adopts the following strategies:

 

·         Leeds City Region Digital Framework

·         Leeds City Region Green & Blue Infrastructure Strategy & Delivery Plan

·         Leeds City Region Energy Strategy & Delivery Plan.


13/12/2018 - Corridor Improvement Programme (Phase 1) ref: 508    Recommendations Approved

To approve a change request for Phase 1 of the Corridor Improvement Programme and in addition seek Decision Point 3 approval (outline business case) to approve the progression of a number of schemes which form part of the Phase 1 of the Corridor Improvement Programme. The schemes which may be progressed to this meeting are:

Leeds - Dynley Arms Junction
Leeds - Fink Hill
Leeds - Dawsons Corner
Bradford - Great Horton/ Cross lane
Wakefield - Newton Bar

PMO Reference: WYTF-PA4-038A
Stage: 2 (Delivery)
Decision Point: Various

Decision Maker: West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Made at meeting: 13/12/2018 - West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Decision published: 14/12/2018

Effective from: 29/12/2018

Decision:

Resolved:

(a)       In respect of Corridor Improvement Programme Phase 1 – A647 Dawsons Corner –

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

(i)         That the Dawson’s Corner project proceeds through decision point 3 and work commences on activity 4 (full business case).

(ii)        That an indicative approval is given to the total project value of £20.159 million, with the Combined Authority’s contribution of £19 million (which will be funded through £15 million from the CIP Phase 1 fund and £4 million from the LPTIP fund) is given 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). The total project value is £20.159 million.

(iii)       That  development costs of £1.599 million, (including £499,000 additional development costs and £1.1 million land assembly costs) are approved in order to progress the scheme to decision point 5 (full business case with finalised costs), taking the approval to £2.607 million

(iv)       That the Combined Authority issue an addendum to the existing funding agreement with Leeds Council for additional expenditure of up to £1.599 million from the West Yorkshire plus Transport Fund taking the total value to £2.607 million.

(v)        That future approvals are made in accordance with the assurance pathway and approval route outlined in the submitted report through a delegation to the Combined Authority’s Managing Director following a recommendation by the Combined Authority’s Programme Appraisal Team. This will be subject to the scheme remaining within the tolerances outlined in the report.

(b)       In respect of Corridor Improvement Programme Phase 1 – Dyneley Arms –

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

(i)         That the Dyneley Arms junction project proceeds through decision point 3 and work commences on activity 4 (full business case) and 5.

(ii)        That an indicative approval to the total project value of £2.747 million is given from the West Yorkshire plus Transport Fund 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)

(iii)       That additional development costs of £373,000 (which include £250,000 for land assembly) are approved in order to progress the scheme to decision point 5 (full business case with finalised costs) taking the total approval to £775,000.

(iv)       That the Combined Authority issues an addendum to the existing funding agreement with Leeds Council for additional expenditure of up to £373,000 from the West Yorkshire plus Transport Fund (giving a total funding agreement value of £775,000).

(v)        That future approvals are made in accordance with the assurance pathway and approval route outlined in the submitted report through a delegation to the Combined Authority’s Managing Director following a recommendation by the Combined Authority’s Programme Appraisal Team. This will be subject to the scheme remaining within the tolerances outlined in the report.

(c)        In respect of Corridor Improvement Programme Phase 1 – Fink Hill scheme –

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

(i)         That the Corridor Improvement Programme Phase 1 Fink Hill project proceeds through decision point 3 (outline business case) and work commences on activity 4 (full business case).

(ii)        That an indicative approval to the total project value of £4.150 million is given from the West Yorkshire plus Transport Fund 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).

(iii)       That additional development costs of £404,000 are approved in order to progress the scheme to decision point 4 (full business case) taking the total project approval to £519,000.

(iv)       That the Combined Authority enter into an addendum to the existing funding agreement with Leeds City Council for additional expenditure of up to £404,000 from the West Yorkshire plus Transport Fund taking the total value to £519,000.

(v)        That future approvals are made in accordance with the assurance pathway and approval route outlined in the submitted report following a recommendation by the Combined Authority’s Programme Appraisal Team. This will be subject remaining within the tolerances outlined in the report.

(d)       In respect of Corridor Improvement Programme Phase 1 – A650 Newton Bar scheme –

That the Combined Authority approves

(i)         That the Corridor Improvement Programme Phase 1 A650 Newton Bar project proceeds through decision point 3 and work commences on activity 4 (full business case).

(ii)        That an indicative approval to the total project value of £6.752 million is given from the West Yorkshire plus Transport Fund 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).

(iii)       That development costs of £129,800 are approved in order to progress the scheme to decision point 4 (full business case) taking the total project approval to £204,800.

(iv)       That the Combined Authority enters into an addendum to the existing funding agreement with Wakefield Council for additional expenditure of up to £129,800 from the West Yorkshire plus Transport Fund taking the total value to £204,800.

(v)        That future approvals are made in accordance with the §assurance pathway and approval route outlined in the submitted report (including through delegation to the Combined Authority’s Managing Director at decision points 4 and 5) following a recommendation by the Combined Authority’s Programme Appraisal Team. This will be subject to the scheme remaining within the tolerances outlined in the report.

 

Lead officer: Andrew Norman


13/12/2018 - York Outer Ring Road (Phase 2) ref: 506    Recommendations Approved

The scheme will deliver improvements to the roundabout at the junction of A1237, Monks Cross, and North Lane in York.
PMO Reference: WYTF-PA4-046
Stage: 2 (Development)
Decision Point: 4 (Full Business Case)

Decision Maker: West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Made at meeting: 13/12/2018 - West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Decision published: 14/12/2018

Effective from: 22/12/2018

Decision:

Resolved:

In respect of York Outer Ring Road Phase 2 (Monks Cross) –

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

(i)         That the York Outer Ring Road Phase 2 project proceeds through decision point 4 and work commences on activity 5 (full business case with finalised costs)

(ii)        That an indicative approval to Phase 2 to the value of £3.585 million is given from the West Yorkshire plus Transport Fund 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).

(iii)       That future approvals are made in accordance with the assurance pathway and approval route outlined in the submitted  report including at decision point 5 through a delegation to the Combined Authority’s Managing Director following a recommendation by the Combined Authority’s Programme Appraisal Team. This will be subject to the scheme remaining within the tolerances outlined in the report.

Lead officer: Andrew Norman


13/12/2018 - Stourton Park and Ride ref: 502    Recommendations Approved

The scheme will deliver a new park and ride facility on land adjacent to the M621 Junction 7 roundabout.
PMO Reference: DFT-LPTIP-003A
Stage: 2 (Development)
Decision Point: 3 (Outline Business Case)

Decision Maker: West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Made at meeting: 13/12/2018 - West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Decision published: 14/12/2018

Effective from: 22/12/2018

Decision:

Resolved:

In respect of Stourton Park and Ride –

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

(i)            That the Stourton Park and Ride project proceeds through decision point 3 and work commences on activity 5 (full business case with finalised costs).

(ii)          That an indicative approval is given to the total project value of £30.1 million, of which £27.3 million will be funded by the Combined Authority from the Leeds Public Transport Investment Fund, 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). This indicative approval is subject the scheme being successful in gaining ERDF funding for the scheme. In the event that the ERDF bid is not successful an indicative approval of £25.4 million from the Leeds Public Transport Investment Fund will be applied.

(iii)         That further development costs of £635,000 are approved in order to progress the scheme to decision point 5 (full business case with finalised costs).

(iv)         That the Combined Authority enters into an addendum to the existing funding agreement with Leeds City Council to increase by £635,000 from the Leeds Public Transport Investment Fund.

(v)          That future approvals are made in accordance with the assurance pathway and approval route outlined in the submitted report including at decision point 5 through a delegation to the Combined Authority’s Managing Director following a recommendation by the Combined Authority’s Programme Appraisal Team. This will be subject to the scheme remaining within the tolerances outlined in the report.

 

Lead officer: Lisa Childs


13/12/2018 - Elland Road Park and Ride (Phase 3) ref: 503    Recommendations Approved

The scheme will deliver a second extension to the Elland Road Park and Ride facility.
PMO Reference: DFT-LPTIP-003C
Stage: 2 (Development)
Decision Point: 3 (Outline Business Case)

Decision Maker: West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Made at meeting: 13/12/2018 - West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Decision published: 14/12/2018

Effective from: 22/12/2018

Decision:

Resolved:

In respect of Elland Road Park and Ride Phase 3 –

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

(i)         That the Elland Road Park and Ride Phase 3 project proceeds through decision point 3 and work commences on activity 5 (full business case with finalised costs).

(ii)        That an indicative approval to the total project value of £5.75 million is given to be funded from the Combined Authority from the Leeds Public Transport Investment Fund 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).

(iii)       That further development costs of £165,000 are approved in order to progress the scheme to decision point 5 (full business case with finalised costs) taking the total development cost expenditure approval to £410,000.

(iv)       That the Combined Authority enters into an addendum to the existing Funding Agreement with Leeds City Council to increase by £165,000 from the Leeds Public Transport Investment Fund for expenditure of up to £410,000.

(v)        That future approvals are made in accordance with the assurance pathway and approval route outlined in the submitted report including at decision point 5 through a delegation to the Combined Authority’s Managing Director following a recommendation by the Combined Authority’s Programme Appraisal Team. This will be subject to the scheme remaining within the tolerances outlined in the report.

 

Lead officer: Lisa Childs


13/12/2018 - Business Growth Programme ref: 509    Recommendations Approved

The change request will assign additional funding to the programme.
PMO Reference: GD-PA1-001
Stage: 3 (Delivery and Evaluation)
Decision Point: 6 (Delivery) - Change Request

Decision Maker: West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Made at meeting: 13/12/2018 - West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Decision published: 14/12/2018

Effective from: 22/12/2018

Decision:

Resolved:

In respect of the Business Growth Programme –

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

(i)         That the change request to the Business Growth Programme is approved to provide additional £7 million of funding to the Business Growth Programme. This will be funded from over programming against the Local Growth Fund.  This would take the expenditure approval for the total programme to £34 million.

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

 

Lead officer: Henry Rigg


13/12/2018 - Leeds City Region Enterprise Zone Phase 1 - Aire Valley Enterprise Zone Power Solution ref: 504    Recommendations Approved

The scheme will deliver an upgrade of existing electrical infrastructure on the site to meet the site’s future power requirements.
PMO Reference: GD-PA4-012
Stage: 2 (Development)
Decision Point: 4 (Full Business Case)

Decision Maker: West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Made at meeting: 13/12/2018 - West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Decision published: 14/12/2018

Effective from: 22/12/2018

Decision:

Resolved:

In respect of Leeds Enterprise Zone Power Solution –

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

(i)         That the project proceeds through decision point 4 (full business case) and work commences on activity 5 (full business case with finalised costs).

(ii)        That an indicative approval to the total project value of £5 million is given which will be funded by the Combined Authority from the Local Growth fund 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).

(iii)       That future approvals are made in accordance with the assurance pathway and approval route outlined in the submitted report including at decision point 5 through a delegation to the Combined Authority’s Managing Director following a recommendation by the Combined Authority’s Programme Appraisal Team. This will be subject to the scheme remaining within the tolerances outlined in the report.

 

 

Lead officer: Sarah Ratcliffe


13/12/2018 - A650 Bradford to Keighley Corridor (Hard Ings) ref: 505    Recommendations Approved

This project is a proposal to widen the existing carriageway to provide two lanes in each direction for the full extent of the section of Hard Ings Road, Keighley between the junctions with the A629 (Beechcliffe roundabout) and Bradford Road roundabout.
PMO Reference: WYTF-PA4-006
Stage: 2 (Development)
Decision Point: 4 (Full Business Case)

Decision Maker: West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Made at meeting: 13/12/2018 - West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Decision published: 14/12/2018

Effective from: 22/12/2018

Decision:

Resolved:

In respect of A650 Bradford to Keighley Corridor (Hard Ings) –

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

(i)         That the Hard Ings Road Improvements, Keighley project proceeds through decision point 4 and work commences on activity 5 (full business case with finalised costs)

(ii)        That an indicative approval to the total project value of £10.3 million is given from the West Yorkshire plus Transport Fund 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)

(iii)       That further development costs of £2.718 million are approved in order to progress the scheme to decision point 5 (full business case with finalised costs) to be funded from the West Yorkshire plus Transport Fund, taking the total project approval to £3.86 million.

(iv)       That the Combined Authority enters into an addendum to the existing funding agreement with Bradford City Council for expenditure of up to £3.86 million from the West Yorkshire plus Transport Fund

(v)        That future approvals are made in accordance with the assurance pathway and approval route outlined in the submitted report including at decision point 5 through a delegation to the Combined Authority’s Managing Director following a recommendation by the Combined Authority’s Programme Appraisal Team. This will be subject to the scheme remaining within the tolerances outlined in the report.

 

Lead officer: Caroline Farnham-Crossland


13/12/2018 - European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) - Sustainable Urban Development (SUD) ref: 516    Recommendations Approved

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: 13/12/2018 - West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Decision published: 14/12/2018

Effective from: 22/12/2018

Decision:

Resolved:  That the Combined Authority, in its role as the Intermediate Body for the SUD part of the ESIF programme, approves the advice included in the full application assessment forms of Part 2 of exempt Appendix 1, and any respective conditions outlined in Part 4a.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Heather Waddington


13/12/2018 - Capital Spending and Project Approvals (to be considered at Investment Committee on 5 December 2018) ref: 507    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Made at meeting: 13/12/2018 - West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Decision published: 14/12/2018

Effective from: 22/12/2018

Decision:

Resolved:

 

(a)       In respect of the Investment Readiness Project –

 

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

(i)         That the Investment Readiness project proceeds through decision point 2 and work commences on activity 5 (full business case with finalised costs).

(ii)        That an indicative approval to the Combined Authority’s contribution of £1.429 million is given (which will be funded from £714,500 from the Leeds City Region Business Rates Pool and £714,500 from ESIF), with Full Approval to spend being granted once the scheme has progressed through the Assurance Process to Decision Point 5. The total project value is £1.429 million with funding already secured.

(iii)       That future approvals are made in accordance with the assurance pathway and approval route outlined in the submitted report including at decision point 5 through a delegation to the Combined Authority’s Managing Director following a recommendation by the Combined Authority’s Programme Appraisal Team subject to the scheme remaining within the assurance tolerances outlined within the report.

(b)       In respect of the Transformational – A6120 Leeds Northern Outer Ring Road Improvements, Leeds –

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

(i)         That the A6120 Leeds Northern Outer Ring Road Improvements (A647 to A65) proceeds through decision point 2 and work commences on the feasibility study.

(ii)        That an expenditure approval is given to the total value of £392,500 to Leeds City Council to fund a feasibility study.

(iii)       That the Combined Authority enter into a funding agreement with Leeds City Council for expenditure of up to £392,500 to be funded from the West Yorkshire plus Transport Fund.

(iv)       That future approvals are made in accordance with the assurance pathway and approval route outlined in the submitted report through a delegation to the Combined Authority’s Managing Director following a recommendation by the Combined Authority’s Programme Appraisal Team. This will be subject to the scheme remaining within the tolerances outlined in the report.

(c)       In respect of Corridor Improvement Programme Phase 1 – A647 Dawsons Corner –

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

(i)         That the Dawson’s Corner project proceeds through decision point 3 and work commences on activity 4 (full business case).

(ii)        That an indicative approval is given to the total project value of £20.159 million, with the Combined Authority’s contribution of £19 million (which will be funded through £15 million from the CIP Phase 1 fund and £4 million from the LPTIP fund) is given 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). The total project value is £20.159 million.

(iii)       That  development costs of £1.599 million, (including £499,000 additional development costs and £1.1 million land assembly costs) are approved in order to progress the scheme to decision point 5 (full business case with finalised costs), taking the approval to £2.607 million

(iv)       That the Combined Authority issue an addendum to the existing funding agreement with Leeds Council for additional expenditure of up to £1.599 million from the West Yorkshire plus Transport Fund taking the total value to £2.607 million.

(v)        That future approvals are made in accordance with the assurance pathway and approval route outlined in the submitted report through a delegation to the Combined Authority’s Managing Director following a recommendation by the Combined Authority’s Programme Appraisal Team. This will be subject to the scheme remaining within the tolerances outlined in the report.

(d)       In respect of Corridor Improvement Programme Phase 1 – Dyneley Arms –

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

(i)         That the Dyneley Arms junction project proceeds through decision point 3 and work commences on activity 4 (full business case) and 5.

(ii)        That an indicative approval to the total project value of £2.747 million is given from the West Yorkshire plus Transport Fund 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)

(iii)       That additional development costs of £373,000 (which include £250,000 for land assembly) are approved in order to progress the scheme to decision point 5 (full business case with finalised costs) taking the total approval to £775,000.

(iv)       That the Combined Authority issues an addendum to the existing funding agreement with Leeds Council for additional expenditure of up to £373,000 from the West Yorkshire plus Transport Fund (giving a total funding agreement value of £775,000).

(v)        That future approvals are made in accordance with the assurance pathway and approval route outlined in the submitted report through a delegation to the Combined Authority’s Managing Director following a recommendation by the Combined Authority’s Programme Appraisal Team. This will be subject to the scheme remaining within the tolerances outlined in the report.

(e)       In respect of Corridor Improvement Programme Phase 1 – Fink Hill scheme –

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

(i)         That the Corridor Improvement Programme Phase 1 Fink Hill project proceeds through decision point 3 (outline business case) and work commences on activity 4 (full business case).

(ii)        That an indicative approval to the total project value of £4.150 million is given from the West Yorkshire plus Transport Fund 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).

(iii)       That additional development costs of £404,000 are approved in order to progress the scheme to decision point 4 (full business case) taking the total project approval to £519,000.

(iv)       That the Combined Authority enter into an addendum to the existing funding agreement with Leeds City Council for additional expenditure of up to £404,000 from the West Yorkshire plus Transport Fund taking the total value to £519,000.

(v)        That future approvals are made in accordance with the assurance pathway and approval route outlined in the submitted report following a recommendation by the Combined Authority’s Programme Appraisal Team. This will be subject remaining within the tolerances outlined in the report.

(f)        In respect of Corridor Improvement Programme Phase 1 – A650 Newton Bar scheme –

That the Combined Authority approves

(i)         That the Corridor Improvement Programme Phase 1 A650 Newton Bar project proceeds through decision point 3 and work commences on activity 4 (full business case).

(ii)        That an indicative approval to the total project value of £6.752 million is given from the West Yorkshire plus Transport Fund 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).

(iii)       That development costs of £129,800 are approved in order to progress the scheme to decision point 4 (full business case) taking the total project approval to £204,800.

(iv)       That the Combined Authority enters into an addendum to the existing funding agreement with Wakefield Council for additional expenditure of up to £129,800 from the West Yorkshire plus Transport Fund taking the total value to £204,800.

(v)        That future approvals are made in accordance with the §assurance pathway and approval route outlined in the submitted report (including through delegation to the Combined Authority’s Managing Director at decision points 4 and 5) following a recommendation by the Combined Authority’s Programme Appraisal Team. This will be subject to the scheme remaining within the tolerances outlined in the report.

(g)       In respect of Institute of High Speed Railways and System Integration (IHSRSI) –

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

(i)         That the Institute for High Speed Rail and System Integration scheme Phase 1 proceeds through decision point 3 and work commences on activity 5 (full business case with finalised costs).

(ii)        That an indicative approval to the Combined Authority’s contribution of £13.047 million is given, which will be funded through over-programming against the Local Growth Fund, 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). The total Phase 1 value is £26.093 million (The University of Leeds will contribute match funding of £13.047 million).  The Combined Authority’s contribution is capped at £13.047 million regardless of any future increases to the total scheme costs.

(iii)       That future approvals are made in accordance with the approval pathway and approval route outlined in the submitted report including at decision point 5 (full business case with finalised costs) through a delegation to the Combined Authority’s Managing Director following a recommendation by the Combined Authority’s Programme Appraisal Team. This will be subject to the scheme remaining within the tolerances outlined in the report

(h)       In respect of the Business Growth Programme –

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

(i)         That the change request to the Business Growth Programme is approved to provide additional £7 million of funding to the Business Growth Programme. This will be funded from over programming against the Local Growth Fund.  This would take the expenditure approval for the total programme to £34 million.

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


13/12/2018 - Transforming Cities Fund ref: 511    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Made at meeting: 13/12/2018 - West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Decision published: 14/12/2018

Effective from: 22/12/2018

Decision:

Resolved:

 

(a)       That the progression of the Leeds City Region Transforming Cities Fund bid to the stage 2 co-development phase be noted.

(b)       That the setting up of further on-going member working groups to support the development of the Leeds City Region stage 2 Transforming Cities Fund bids be endorsed.

 

(c)       That the Combined Authority’s Managing Director in consultation with the Chairs of the Combined Authority and Transport Committee submit the ‘small bid’ in consultation with the Chairs of the Combined Authority and Transport Committee.

 

(d)       That the Combined Authority delegates authority to the Transport Committee to oversee and submit both the ‘big bid’ and the ‘Future Mobility bid’.

 

(e)       That the Combined Authority grants approval to spend the £50,000 contribution made available by the Department for Transport to support the development of the Stage 2 bids.


13/12/2018 - Planning for Growth: The Leeds City Region Connectivity Strategy ref: 510    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Made at meeting: 13/12/2018 - West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Decision published: 14/12/2018

Effective from: 22/12/2018

Decision:

Resolved:

 

(a)       That the ongoing development of the Inclusive Growth Corridor Programme which will help to shape the future connectivity pipeline across all modes of transport serving the Leeds City Region as set out in Appendix 1 to the submitted report be noted.

 

(b)       That the commencement of a conversation with the public and stakeholders around the new 21st century connectivity and services technologies required to address the economic and transport challenges facing West Yorkshire, to complement future strategic infrastructure including HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) be endorsed.

 

(c)        That the establishment of a member working group to oversee the development of Connectivity Strategy and Mass Transit be endorsed.

(d)       That the Transport Committee continue to oversee the Connectivity Strategy, including the role of Mass Transit, with further updates brought to the Combined Authority throughout 2019.


13/12/2018 - Statement of Common Ground and Strategic Planning Review ref: 513    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Made at meeting: 13/12/2018 - West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Decision published: 14/12/2018

Effective from: 22/12/2018

Decision:

Resolved:

 

(a)       That the report be noted.

 

(b)       That the Combined Authority endorses and signs the Leeds City Region Statement of Common Ground (SoCG) as an additional signatory.

 

(c)        That the updated Leeds City Region Strategic Planning Review be endorsed and approved.


13/12/2018 - Draft Business Plan and Budget 2019/20 ref: 514    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Made at meeting: 13/12/2018 - West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Decision published: 14/12/2018

Effective from: 22/12/2018

Decision:

Resolved:  That the work being undertaken on the draft business plan and budget proposals for 2019/20 be noted.


13/12/2018 - Capital Spending and Project Approvals (considered at Investment Committee on 7 November 2018) ref: 500    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Made at meeting: 13/12/2018 - West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Decision published: 14/12/2018

Effective from: 22/12/2018

Decision:

Resolved:

 

(a)       In respect of Project Lapwing –

 

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

 

(i)         That the Lapwing project proceeds through decision point 2 and

work commences on activity 5 (full business case with finalised costs).

(ii)        That an indicative approval to the Combined Authority’s contribution of £1million (which will be funded through the Local Growth Fund’s Strategic Inward Investment Fund) is given 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).

(iii)       That future approvals are made in accordance with the assurance pathway and approval route outlined in the submitted report including at decision point 5 through a delegation to the Combined Authority’s Managing Director following a recommendation by the Combined Authority’s Programme Appraisal Team. This will be subject to the scheme remaining within the tolerances outlined in the report.

(b)       In respect of A61S Bus Priority Corridor , Leeds –

 

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

 

(i)         That the A61 South project proceeds through decision point 3 and work commences on activity 5 (full business case with finalised costs).

(ii)        That an indicative approval to the total project value of £14.15 million is given from the Leeds Public Transport Investment Fund 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).

(iii)       That future approvals are made in accordance with the assurance pathway and approval route outlined in the submitted report including at decision point 5 through a delegation to the Combined Authority’s Managing Director following a recommendation by the Combined Authority’s Programme Appraisal Team. This will be subject to the scheme remaining within the tolerances outlined in the report.

(c)        In respect of Stourton Park and Ride –

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

(i)            That the Stourton Park and Ride project proceeds through decision point 3 and work commences on activity 5 (full business case with finalised costs).

(ii)           That an indicative approval is given to the total project value of £30.1 million, of which £27.3 million will be funded by the Combined Authority from the Leeds Public Transport Investment Fund, 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). This indicative approval is subject the scheme being successful in gaining ERDF funding for the scheme. In the event that the ERDF bid is not successful an indicative approval of £25.4 million from the Leeds Public Transport Investment Fund will be applied.

(iii)         That further development costs of £635,000 are approved in order to progress the scheme to decision point 5 (full business case with finalised costs).

(iv)         That the Combined Authority enters into an addendum to the existing funding agreement with Leeds City Council to increase by £635,000 from the Leeds Public Transport Investment Fund.

(v)           That future approvals are made in accordance with the assurance pathway and approval route outlined in the submitted report including at decision point 5 through a delegation to the Combined Authority’s Managing Director following a recommendation by the Combined Authority’s Programme Appraisal Team. This will be subject to the scheme remaining within the tolerances outlined in the report.

(d)    In respect of Elland Road Park and Ride Phase 3 –

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

(i)         That the Elland Road Park and Ride Phase 3 project proceeds through decision point 3 and work commences on activity 5 (full business case with finalised costs).

(ii)        That an indicative approval to the total project value of £5.75 million is given to be funded from the Combined Authority from the Leeds Public Transport Investment Fund 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).

(iii)       That further development costs of £165,000 are approved in order to progress the scheme to decision point 5 (full business case with finalised costs) taking the total development cost expenditure approval to £410,000.

(iv)       That the Combined Authority enters into an addendum to the existing Funding Agreement with Leeds City Council to increase by £165,000 from the Leeds Public Transport Investment Fund for expenditure of up to £410,000.

(v)        That future approvals are made in accordance with the assurance pathway and approval route outlined in the submitted report including at decision point 5 through a delegation to the Combined Authority’s Managing Director following a recommendation by the Combined Authority’s Programme Appraisal Team. This will be subject to the scheme remaining within the tolerances outlined in the report.

(e)       In respect of Leeds Enterprise Zone Power Solution –

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

(i)         That the project proceeds through decision point 4 (full business case) and work commences on activity 5 (full business case with finalised costs).

(ii)        That an indicative approval to the total project value of £5 million is given which will be funded by the Combined Authority from the Local Growth fund 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).

(iii)       That future approvals are made in accordance with the assurance pathway and approval route outlined in the submitted report including at decision point 5 through a delegation to the Combined Authority’s Managing Director following a recommendation by the Combined Authority’s Programme Appraisal Team. This will be subject to the scheme remaining within the tolerances outlined in the report.

(f)        In respect of A650 Bradford to Keighley Corridor (Hard Ings) –

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

(i)         That the Hard Ings Road Improvements, Keighley project proceeds through decision point 4 and work commences on activity 5 (full business case with finalised costs)

(ii)        That an indicative approval to the total project value of £10.3 million is given from the West Yorkshire plus Transport Fund 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)

(iii)       That further development costs of £2.718 million are approved in order to progress the scheme to decision point 5 (full business case with finalised costs) to be funded from the West Yorkshire plus Transport Fund, taking the total project approval to £3.86 million.

(iv)       That the Combined Authority enters into an addendum to the existing funding agreement with Bradford City Council for expenditure of up to £3.86 million from the West Yorkshire plus Transport Fund

(v)        That future approvals are made in accordance with the assurance pathway and approval route outlined in the submitted report including at decision point 5 through a delegation to the Combined Authority’s Managing Director following a recommendation by the Combined Authority’s Programme Appraisal Team. This will be subject to the scheme remaining within the tolerances outlined in the report.

(g)       In respect of York Outer Ring Road Phase 2 (Monks Cross) –

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

(i)         That the York Outer Ring Road Phase 2 project proceeds through decision point 4 and work commences on activity 5 (full business case with finalised costs)

(ii)        That an indicative approval to Phase 2 to the value of £3.585 million is given from the West Yorkshire plus Transport Fund 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).

(iii)       That future approvals are made in accordance with the assurance pathway and approval route outlined in the submitted  report including at decision point 5 through a delegation to the Combined Authority’s Managing Director following a recommendation by the Combined Authority’s Programme Appraisal Team. This will be subject to the scheme remaining within the tolerances outlined in the report.

(h)       In respect of the Rail Park & Ride Programme Phase 1 –

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

(i)         That the change request to the Rail Park & Ride Programme phase 1 re-programming and re-allocation of funds within the programme is approved. This highlights as to which schemes will progress in phase 1 and which schemes will be moved into phase 2.

(ii)        That development costs of up to £150,000 for the Ben Rhydding scheme from West Yorkshire plus Transport Fund are approved, subject to confirmation from the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council that land will be made available.

(iii)       That the Rail Park and Ride Phase 1 programme-level expenditure approval will increase from £1.161 million to £1.701 million to be funded from the West Yorkshire plus Transport Fund.

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

(i)         In respect of Outwood Station Park and Ride –

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

(i)         That the change request to extend the scope at Outwood Rail Station is approved to include the provision of an access road.

(ii)        That indicative approval is given to the revised scheme costs of £1.540 million which will be funded from the West Yorkshire plus Transport Fund.

(iii)       That additional development costs of £29,400 are approved taking the total expenditure approval for project development to £140,000.

(iv)       That the Combined Authority enter into a funding agreement with Wakefield Council for expenditure up to the value of £130,000.

(v)        That future approvals are made in accordance with the assurance pathway and approval route outlined in the submitted report following a recommendation by the Combined Authority’s Programme Appraisal Team. This will be subject to the scheme remaining within the tolerances outlined in the report.


13/12/2018 - A61S Bus Priority Corridor, Leeds ref: 501    For Determination

Scheme to progress through Decision Point 5 and work commence on Activity 6.

Decision Maker: West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Made at meeting: 13/12/2018 - West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Decision published: 14/12/2018

Effective from: 22/12/2018

Decision:

Resolved:

 

In respect of A61S Bus Priority Corridor , Leeds –

 

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

 

(i)         That the A61 South project proceeds through decision point 3 and work commences on activity 5 (full business case with finalised costs).

(ii)        That an indicative approval to the total project value of £14.15 million is given from the Leeds Public Transport Investment Fund 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).

(iii)       That future approvals are made in accordance with the assurance pathway and approval route outlined in the submitted report including at decision point 5 through a delegation to the Combined Authority’s Managing Director following a recommendation by the Combined Authority’s Programme Appraisal Team. This will be subject to the scheme remaining within the tolerances outlined in the report.

 

Lead officer: Lisa Childs


19/10/2018 - Wyke Beck Flood Alleviation Scheme Phase 2 (PMO Code: GD-PA4-020b2) ref: 519    Recommendations Approved

To enable delivery of the second phase of the Wyke Beck Flood Alleviation Scheme at Killingbeck Meadows, east Leeds, consisting of the construction of an earthwork embankment across the watercourse with an outlet control structure to create a temporary storage area of up to 40,000 cu m in high flow events - this providing up to 1 in 100 year flood protection to residential properties downstream.

Decision Maker: Chief Executive

Decision published: 13/12/2018

Effective from: 19/10/2018

Decision:

To approve that the Wyke Beck Flood Alleviation Scheme phase 2 proceeds through Decision Point 5 and work commences on Activity 6 (Delivery).

Approval to the Combined Authority’s contribution of £1.583 million towards the project, to be funded through the Local Growth Fund is given. In addition to the £975,000 approved in March 2018 for the first phase of the project, this brings the total Combined Authority contribution to the project to £2.558million. The total project value is £4.750 million.

To approve that the Combined Authority enters into a single Funding Agreement with Leeds City Council for a total expenditure of up to £2.558 million from the Local Growth Fund, superseding the approval of March 2018 to enter into a funding agreement for £975,000 for the first phase of the project.

Lead officer: Ben Still


19/10/2018 - Corporate Technology Programme – amendment (PMO Code:WYCA-INT-005) ref: 518    Recommendations Approved

To reflect an additional source of funding to enable the continuation of delivery of the Combined Authority’s Corporate Technology Strategy as approved by the Combined Authority’s Organisation Management Team on 20th March 2018

Decision Maker: Chief Executive

Decision published: 13/12/2018

Effective from: 19/10/2018

Decision:

To approve that:
• As an addendum to the recommendations from the approval of 31 August: an indicative approval to the total programme value to include £20,000 from the Virgin Media technology fund.

Lead officer: Ben Still


23/11/2018 - West Yorkshire Transport Strategy – Monitoring, Evaluation and Bid Development ref: 499    Recommendations Approved

To enable funding to be used to support the implementation of the Transport Strategy 2040 through:
• Procurement of the customer satisfaction tracker survey
• Procurement of a methodology for the analysis and dashboard presentation of TrafficMaster data in respect of congestion on the West Yorkshire Key Route Network,
• Collation, analysis and dashboard presentation of cycling data in respect of West Yorkshire and comparable Combined Authority areas
• Testing different low costs approaches for air quality monitoring within West Yorkshire.

Decision Maker: Chief Executive

Decision published: 05/12/2018

Effective from: 23/11/2018

Decision:

To approve that:
• The West Yorkshire Transport Strategy – Monitoring, Evaluation and Bid Development project proceeds through Decision Point 2 and Decision Point 5 and work commences on Activity 6 – Delivery.
• Approval to the total project value of £150,000 is given from the Local Transport Plan (LTP) Integrated Transport Block (ITB)

Lead officer: Ben Still


16/11/2018 - Kirklees College - Dewsbury Learning Quarter ref: 498    Recommendations Approved

To enable completion of the scheme to refurbish and fit out of Pioneer House in Dewsbury to provide 3,600 m2 of new teaching space, plus a new build Springfield Centre at the former Safeway site, close to Pioneer House, which will provide an additional 4,500 m2 of new purpose built teaching facilities, comprising a 16-18 provision centre and a construction and motor vehicle training facility.

To significantly improve facilities in 4 key curriculum areas: Digital & Creative Industries (including Art and ICT); Health and Social Care; Construction; Business Administration.

Decision Maker: Chief Executive

Decision published: 05/12/2018

Effective from: 16/11/2018

Decision:

To approve:
• The change request to the Kirklees College - Dewsbury Learning Quarter project to amend the grant and loan in line with the changes outlined below:
• To the Grant:
o Change in the completion date of Pioneer House from September 2018 to September 2020.
o Change in outputs from the original learner levels numbers and final date of monitoring in the grant agreement
o Change to grant draw down from the original grant funding profile to latest profile, with draw down to recommence in Q1 2019/20
• To the Loan:
o Change the loan amount required by the College from the Combined Authority from £4 million to £850,000
o Change loan drawdown from a start date of March 2018 to a start date of Oct-Dec 2019)
o Change from the loan repayment date of the 31st March 2020 (£500,000) and 31st March 2021 (£3.5 million) to repayment of the loan in full by 31st March 2021 (£850,000)
o Change the expiry period of the availability of the loan from 31 March 2019 to 31st Dec 2020

Lead officer: Ben Still