Decision details

To update on the overall programme and headroom.

The Committee RESOLVED:

(1)            Approve the revised Local Growth Assurance Framework as set out in paragraph 7.

(2)            Approve the Waterspace Connected Phase 1 Outline Business Case and the award of £296k to develop the Full Business Case by November 2024, as set out on paragraph 11.

(3)            To approve the Scholars Way Outline Business Case and the award of £580k (£72k TCF and £508k CRSTS) to develop the Full Business Case by July 2023, as set out in paragraph 11.

(4)            To allocate £4.8m to the West of England Business Support Programme as set out in paragraph 12 and delegate the approval of the Full Business Case to the Combined Authority Chief Executive in consultation with the Chief Executives of the constituent Councils, as set out in paragraph 12.

(5)            Delegate the approval of the Full Business Case for the Arena Infrastructure Package and the award of up to £10.081m to the Combined Authority Chief Executive in consultation with the Chief Executives of the constituent Councils following a report to the Programme Review Board (PRB) and subject to the PRB’s unanimous recommendation to CEO’s.