Bath to Bristol Strategic Corridor (BBSC) Early Works Funding for Land Acquisition
May 18, 2026 Executive Director of Transport (Officer) Key decision Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Executive Director of Transport approved the drawdown of £3,683,611 of City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement funding for land acquisition for the Bath to Bristol Strategic Corridor programme on 18/05/2026. This decision enables the purchase of land required for the programme, including strategic land for future transport schemes in Bristol.
The Executive Director of Transport approved a revised construction completion milestone for the Kingswood Town Centre Links scheme, extending it to 31 March 2026, and reprofiled £122,258 of Active Travel Fund 3 funding into the 2026/27 financial year on 18/05/2026. This also included updating the forecast between cost headings.
Full council record
Decision
That the Executive Director of Transport:
1) Approved the Early Works Funding Application to enable the Combined Authority to drawdown £3,683,611 of City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement funding for the purchase of land required to deliver the BBSC programme, including strategic land required for the later delivery of transport schemes in Bristol.
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Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 18 May 2026 |