The report of the Strategic Director of Place (Document “P”) provides a summary of progress made in the delivery of the Bradford Transforming Cities Fund (TCF) Programme and explains project funding, programme timescales and key risks. The report updates on the challenges regarding individual project scope versus the grant funding available and the options and steps being considered by the project delivery teams to mitigate this.

The report seeks delegation of the day to day operational decisions to the Strategic Director in consultation with the Portfolio Holder and seeks approval to progress projects through to outline and full business case submission, following an approved Appraisal Framework as defined by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority and the Department for Transport as funding Authorities.

Recommended -

(1)             That the Executive resolve as follows in relation to the Transforming Cities Fund programme:

a)       Approve the proposals shown in Appendices 1, 2, 3 and 4 as the Council’s current preferred approach to the delivery of the Transforming Cities Fund Programme as developed since the approved Strategic Outline Case submission to the West Yorkshire Combined Authority.

b)       Authorise the Strategic Director, Place to manage the scheme programme as appropriate to meet changing circumstances.

c)       Authorise the Strategic Director, Place to advertise any necessary legal orders required to facilitate the delivery of the programme and to make any necessary applications to seek planning permission.

d)       Further update reports are to be presented to the Executive following decision on the Outline Business Case by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority.

(2)             That delegated authority by given to the Strategic Director, Place in consultation with the Director of Finance, Director of Legal Services and the Portfolio Holder to:

a)       Progress and develop the scheme proposals through the West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s Assurance Process and undertake appropriate consultation on scheme proposals.

b)       If necessary, approve further scope changes to individual projects within the Transforming Cities Fund portfolio to reflect the available funding for each project.

c)       Where necessary, issue requisition notices requiring those believed to have an interest in relevant property to provide title information and details of their interest in land.

d)       As may be required secure the procurement of specialist external services having regard to the Council’s Contract Standing Orders and national procurement legislation in order to advice the Council on matters relating to the delivery of the TCF portfolio of projects.

(3)             That Executive resolve in relation to the specific projects within the Transforming Cities Fund programme to approve:

a)    The Bradford City Centre Cycling and Walking Improvements scheme referred to in Appendix 1.

b)   The Bradford Interchange scheme referred to in Appendix 2.

c)    The phasing of the South Bradford Park and Ride scheme referred to in Appendix 3.

d)   The phasing of the West Bradford Cycle Superhighway scheme as referred to in Appendix 4.

(Regeneration and Environment Overview & Scrutiny Committee)

                                                (Darren Badrock – 07582 101408)

The report of the Strategic Director of Place (Document “P”) provided a summary of progress made in the delivery of the Bradford Transforming Cities Fund (TCF) Programme and explained project funding, programme timescales and key risks. The report updated on the challenges regarding individual project scope versus the grant funding available and the options and steps being considered by the project delivery teams to mitigate this.

The report sought delegation of the day to day operational decisions to the Strategic Director of Place in consultation with the Portfolio Holder and sought approval to progress projects through to outline and full business case submission, following an approved Appraisal Framework as defined by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority and the Department for Transport as funding Authorities.

It was noted that £80m would come to Bradford through the Transforming Cities Fund.  Members were given a PowerPoint presentation that covered the scheme relationships and delivery, the concept, strategic alignment and in particular City Centre Cycling and Walking.

The Transportation, Highways and Planning Portfolio Holder noted that feedback had been supportive.  He added that the schemes would reshape the city centre for the future.  He referred to the schemes which were on site and added that Transforming Cities Fund was the next step in moving to the 2025 City of Culture.  He noted that Bradford would be cleaner, greener and look different to the way it looked now.  He thanked officer and looked forward to implementation.

Resolved -

(1)             That the Executive resolve as follows in relation to the Transforming Cities Fund programme:

a)       Approve the proposals shown in Appendices 1, 2, 3 and 4 of Document “P” as the Council’s current preferred approach to the delivery of the Transforming Cities Fund Programme as developed since the approved Strategic Outline Case submission to the West Yorkshire Combined Authority.

b)       Authorise the Strategic Director, Place to manage the scheme programme as appropriate to meet changing circumstances.

c)       Authorise the Strategic Director, Place to advertise any necessary legal orders required to facilitate the delivery of the programme and to make any necessary applications to seek planning permission.

d)       Further update reports are to be presented to the Executive following decision on the Outline Business Case by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority.

(2)             That delegated authority by given to the Strategic Director, Place in consultation with the Director of Finance, Director of Legal Services and the Portfolio Holder to:

a)       Progress and develop the scheme proposals through the West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s Assurance Process and undertake appropriate consultation on scheme proposals.

b)       If necessary, approve further scope changes to individual projects within the Transforming Cities Fund portfolio to reflect the available funding for each project.

c)       Where necessary, issue requisition notices requiring those believed to have an interest in relevant property to provide title information and details of their interest in land.

d)       As may be required secure the procurement of specialist external services having regard to the Council’s Contract Standing Orders and national procurement legislation in order to advice the Council on matters relating to the delivery of the TCF portfolio of projects.

(3)             That Executive resolve in relation to the specific projects within the Transforming Cities Fund programme to approve:

a)    The Bradford City Centre Cycling and Walking Improvements scheme referred to in Appendix 1 od Document “P”.

b)   The Bradford Interchange scheme referred to in Appendix 2 of Document “P”.

c)    The phasing of the South Bradford Park and Ride scheme referred to in Appendix 3 of Document “P”.

d)   The phasing of the West Bradford Cycle Superhighway scheme as referred to in Appendix 4 of Document “P”.

ACTION: Strategic Director of Place