Decisions

To enable work to commence on delivery of an extension to the South Kirkby Business Park Enterprise Zone site (as part of the Leeds City Region Enterprise Zone Programme), including the provision of four new industrial/warehouse units, to be serviced by an extension to the existing access road to the site, Data Drive, a new electricity substation, internal site roads and a drainage swale to assist with the drainage issues associated with the site.

To approve that:
• The South Kirkby Enterprise Zone scheme proceeds through decision point 5 (FBC+) and proceeds to activity 6 (Delivery)

• Approval to the Combined Authority’s contribution of up to a maximum of £2,674,620 which will be funded through the Local Growth Fund. The total project cost is £7,779,723.

• The Combined Authority enters into a Funding Agreement with the developer for expenditure of up to £2,674,620.

To enable delivery to commence on the new park and ride site adjacent to the M621 Junction 7 in Stourton, Leeds, which when completed would accommodate a maximum of 1,200 car parking spaces as well as providing a very high quality, all-electric bus service to Leeds city centre.

To approve that:
• The Stourton Park & Ride project proceeds through decision point 5 and work commences on activity 6 (delivery).
• Approval to the Combined Authority’s contribution of £35.67 million funded from the Leeds Public Transport Investment Programme fund, is given. The total project value is £38.5 million.
• The Combined Authority adds a project schedule to the existing Funding Agreement with Leeds City Council for expenditure of up to £35.67 million from the Leeds Public Transport Investment Programme fund.

To provide early development support for the TCF programme utilising some of the £3m funding approved by the CA at its meeting in August 2019. Consultancy support is required for programme development and management, as well as providing additional resource and support to Partners for scheme development where gaps in capacity and skills and expertise have been identified.

To date, much of the development work undertaken to compile the programme SOBC has been undertaken by partners existing resources along with support provided by the CA through it’s consultants in place for the Inclusive Growth Corridor work. This has meant that resources have been diverted from existing programmes of work such as the Transport Fund resulting in delays to delivery of those projects and programmes. This will be addressed by the appointment of a dedicated Strategic Development Partner for the TCF programme.

A compliant Procurement Exercise was undertaken through the Combined Authority’s Dynamic Purchasing System to tender for a preferred supplier.

To enter into a contract with WSP as the consultant to provide business case support following a procurement exercise with the tender reference CA1170. The contract is for a value of up to £1.3m for a duration of 6 months. It is envisaged that the contract will commence on 27 January 2020 and terminate on 31 July 2020.