Purpose

Burnley Borough Council has been successful in its Levelling-Up Fund round 1 bid with Central Government, with confirmation received within the 2021 Autumn Budget Statement. A key project within the successful bid is the proposed upgrade to Burnley Manchester Road Railway Station which will create better connections between both platforms and the main station building and will increase accessibility to a wider range of destinations for a wider range of passengers.

Lancashire County Council has supported the bid as a strategic partner and has provided guidance and advice on an ongoing basis to the development of the railway station and associated train services as the Local Transport Authority. It is proposed that Lancashire County Council leads the management of delivery of the project on behalf of Burnley Borough Council.

This is deemed to be a Key Decision and the requirements of Standing Order C19 have been complied with.

Decision

The Cabinet approved the recommendation(s) as set out in the report.