Decision details

Metrowest Phase 1 - Initial Promotion Agreement

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member - Transport and Environment, Cabinet Member - Finance and Efficiency

Decision status: Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

In order for the Metrowest project to remain on programme the working arrangements between the four Unitary Authorities and West of England Combined Authority needs updating by entering in to the initial Promotion Agreement version 3.

Decision:

The Cabinet Members agree to provide delegated authority to the Corporate Director in consultation with Monitoring Officer and Section 151 Officer to finalise, sign and seal Initial Promotion Agreement version3 (IPA3) in conjunction with the four other authorities.

Reasons for the decision:

While clarification on the funding is awaited, to remain on programme, it is necessary to progress working arrangements between the now five local authorities and update and extend the series of Initial Promotion Agreements.

Alternative options considered:

1.  Do nothing – cancel the entire scheme

2.  Promote the scheme in one stage

Publication date: 12/11/2018

Date of decision: 12/11/2018

Effective from: 20/11/2018

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