Decision details

The Arena Infrastructure Package (AIP) includes walking and cycling improvements on four routes including segregated cycle provision, widened footways and signage and wayfinding, together with a package of traffic management improvements involving new and upgraded signals, relocating bus stops and traffic management systems.

At the Combined Authority Committee meeting in January 2023 the approval of the Full Business Case for the AIP and the award of up to £10.081m was delegated 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 Chief Executives.

The Full Business Case is published on the Combined Authority website

To approve the Arena Infrastructure Package Full Business Case and the award of £10.080m from the Investment Fund for the delivery of the scheme, being £6.637m from the existing allocation and £3.443m from the provision for inflation within the agreed programme.

The Arena Infrastructure Package (AIP) includes walking and cycling improvements on four routes including segregated cycle provision, widened footways and signage and wayfinding, together with a package of traffic management improvements involving new and upgraded signals, relocating bus stops and traffic management systems.

At the Combined Authority Committee meeting in January 2023 the approval of the Full Business Case for the AIP and the award of up to £10.081m was delegated 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 Chief Executives.

No other options were considered given the specific delegation in place.

An options assessment for this scheme has been undertaken by South Gloucestershire Council and forms part of the Full Business Case.