Decision details

Hanham High Street Improvements Project

Decision Maker: Chief Executive, West of England Combined Authority

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

A Full Business Case has been produced by South Gloucestershire Council for the Hanham High Street Improvements project seeking funding of £394k through the Love Our High Streets programme within the Investment Fund.

 

This project aims to improve the high street environment and will comprise public realm improvements including improved paving, cycle infrastructure, and trees, shrubbery, and planters with integrated seating. This will be alongside areas of refurbishment and enhanced signage and wayfinding. It is planned to complete the project by March 2024

 

The approval of business cases through the Love Our High Streets programme was delegated to the Combined Authority Chief Executive in consultation with the Chief Executives of the constituent Councils in November 2018.

Decision:

Approval of the Hanham High Street Improvements Full Business Case and the award of £394,292 from the balance of the Love Our High Streets programme, for completion by March 2024.

Reasons for the decision:

A Full Business Case has been produced by South Gloucestershire Council for the Hanham High Street Improvements project seeking funding of £394k through the Love Our High Streets programme within the Investment Fund.

 

This project aims to improve the high street environment and will comprise public realm improvements including improved paving, cycle infrastructure, and trees, shrubbery, and planters with integrated seating. This will be alongside areas of refurbishment and enhanced signage and wayfinding. It is planned to complete the project by March 2024

 

The approval of business cases through the Love Our High Streets programme was delegated to the Combined Authority Chief Executive in consultation with the Chief Executives of the constituent Councils in November 2018.

Alternative options considered:

The project seeks to access funding allocated to measures that support high streets. A range of such proposals at other locations have already been funded across the Combined Authority.

An option assessment has been undertaken by South Gloucestershire Council to establish the interventions to come forward as part of this project.

Publication date: 03/04/2023

Date of decision: 08/02/2023

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