Decision details
Walking & cycling infrastructure - feasibility & development funding applications
Decision Maker: Chief Executive, West of England Combined Authority
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Purpose:
Delegated authority has been granted to the
WECA Chief Executive to take decisions on walking and cycling
infrastructure feasibility and development funding applications in
consultation with the Chief Executives of the West of England
constituent councils.
Feasibility and Development funding applications were submitted for
the following walking and cycling infrastructure schemes:
Bath & North East Somerset Council:
- Bath Quays Bridge cycle/pedestrian links - £170k
- Bath University walking & cycle routes (incl. Bath city
centre, Combe Down) - £80k
Bristol City Council:
- Old City and King Street, Bristol - £100k
- St George Liveable Neighbourhood - £150k
South Gloucestershire Council:
- Strategic cycle route connecting Thornbury with the A38 via
Alveston - £125k
- Strategic cycle route connecting Yate with the East Fringe (Yate
Spur) - £125k
The Chief Executives of the WECA constituent councils were
consulted on these proposals and were in agreement with the
decision.
Decision:
Approval given to the following Feasibility
and Development Funding Applications and associated funding
awards:
- Bath Quays Bridge cycle/pedestrian links - £170k
- Bath University walking & cycle routes (incl. Bath city
centre, Combe Down) - £80k
- Old City and King Street, Bristol - £100k
- St George Liveable Neighbourhood - £150k
- Strategic cycle route connecting Thornbury with the A38 via
Alveston - £125k
- Strategic cycle route connecting Yate with the East Fringe (Yate
Spur) - £125k
Alternative options considered:
Not applicable in relation to this specific
decision, i.e. this was the option considered.
Publication date: 11/05/2021
Date of decision: 15/04/2021