Decisions

Use the below search options at the bottom of the page to find information regarding recent decisions that have been taken by the Combined Authority’s decision making bodies.

Alternatively you can visit the officer decisions page for information on officer delegated decisions that have been taken by West of England Combined Authority officers.

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07/01/2021 - Yate A432 Park and Ride – Full Business Case ref: 236    Recommendations Approved

A delegation to approve the Full Business Case for Yate Park & Ride was granted to the WECA Chief Executive in consultation with the Chief Executives of the constituent Councils in October 2020.

Following the award of £300k in July 2019 to develop the proposal, an Outline Business Case was submitted by South Gloucestershire Council for the Yate A432 Park & Ride project, which was approved at the WECA Committee in October 2020. Having secured planning consent, a Full Business Case has now been submitted seeking approval through the granted delegation.

The Business Case seeks £3.3m, beyond the £300k previously awarded, to construct a car park with the capacity for up to 195 vehicles including 20 electric vehicle (EV) charge points, a Car Club bay and car share bays. The scheme will also provide cycle parking including 10 secure individual bike lockers and secure cycle storage for up to 30 bicycles. The facility aims to serve a range of users including those interchanging with local bus services, providing extra parking capacity for Yate station, serving nearby business premises and the scheme will also include up to 50 Click & Collect parcel lockers. The funding can be accommodated from the ‘tail’ for this project.

The Chief Executives of the 4 West of England unitary authorities were consulted on this proposal and were in agreement with the decision.

Decision Maker: Chief Executive, West of England Combined Authority

Decision published: 22/01/2021

Effective from: 07/01/2021

Decision:

Approval given to the Full Business Case for the Yate A432 Park and Ride.

Lead officer: Patricia Greer


07/01/2021 - Low Carbon Challenge Fund extension ref: 235    Recommendations Approved

In approving the £9.4m Regional Recovery Fund on 9 October 2020, the WECA Committee agreed officer delegations to ensure that decisions on business cases / detailed specific proposals for the agreed schemes can be progressed at pace.

One of the proposals was the Low Carbon Challenge Fund (LCCF) extension.

A Full Business Case was prepared seeking £1.943m to extend and enhance the LCCF programme.
This business case is aimed at extending and enhancing the existing LCCF, focusing on the Green Business Grants and Local Energy Scheme grant streams and the free Carbon Surveys offer. LCCF is managed by WECA and currently funded by ERDF grant and applicant match.

LCCF has a strong strategic fit with the West of England Recovery Plan and Climate Emergency
Action Plan and also supports delivery of the Local Industrial Strategy.

Given the funding is for an extension to the current programme it can rapidly mobilise and it is
planned to launch the second Green Business Grants window in January 2021, with completion of
the Local Energy Scheme (which requires a longer lead time to get necessary planning or other
consents in place) and Green Business grants in December 2022 and the Carbon Surveys in March
2023

The Chief Executives of the 4 West of England unitary authorities were consulted on this proposal and were in agreement with the decision.

Decision Maker: Chief Executive, West of England Combined Authority

Decision published: 22/01/2021

Effective from: 07/01/2021

Decision:

Approval given to the Full Business Case for the Low Carbon Challenge Fund extension

Lead officer: Patricia Greer