Decision details

The Civitas EC project enabled the introduction of innovative transport demonstrators. Decisions are needed on whether they should be retained, developed or removed. In one case ( Freight) a contractural decision is needed. In other cases they may provide a legacy of good practice or be developed further

Note: This item was published in the Forward Plan for decision at November Cabinet, but will be considered at October Cabinet under the Council’s Special Urgency provisions.  Agreement has been received from the Council’s statutory officers ,and from the Chair of the relevant PD&S Panel, to deal with the item in this way.

(1) To AGREE that they wish to retain the legacy provided by the Civitas transport demonstrators, in particular Freight Consolidation Trial;

(2) To TAKE UP and fund the option in the contract for the Freight Consolidation Trial scheme to run for a second year in Bath which will be funded from revenue budget contingency at a cost of £102,873;

(3) To CONTINUE to engage with Bristol City Council on this joint contract.

The proposals will protect the legacy of the EC Renaissance demonstration projects introduced in Bath, taking account of added value and cost

The other options considered for the B&NES measures are to leave the demonstration projects in situ without any continued investment or maintenance leaving them to fall into non operational use without becoming a public safety issue.  With regard to the Local Partners investments not to consider providing any identified financial support at the end of the trial period.