Approval of West of England Strategic Rail Pipeline Feasibility and Development Funding Application

June 1, 2026 Executive Director of Transport (Officer) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

The Director of Operations approved the extension of United Kingdom Shared Prosperity Funding grant agreements for Bath and North-East Somerset Council, Bristol City Council, and South Gloucestershire Council until 30 September 2026. This decision was made on 20 April 2026.

The Executive Director of Transport awarded £69,091 of IMS Revenue Share for the micromobility project and £372,569 for the Mobility as a Service project, with both to continue until 30 June 2027. This decision was made on 23 April 2026.

The Executive Director of Transport approved the Full Business Case for Bath City Centre Phase 2 and awarded £377,000 of CRSTS funding to Bath and North East Somerset Council. This decision was made on 23 April 2026.

The Director of Operations approved an increase of £3,953.40 for four previously approved Green Business Grants projects. This decision was made on 21 April 2026.

The Director of Operations approved changes to the Keynsham Community Energy project, including extending milestones to the end of August 2026 and reprofiling £16,220 revenue into the next financial year. This decision was made on 23 April 2026.

Full council record

Decision

That the Executive Director of Transport:

1)     Approves the West of England Strategic Rail Pipeline Feasibility and Development Funding Application, and awards £1.33m of Transport for City Regions revenue funding and £0.42m of City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement revenue funding for 2026/27.

Supporting Documents

111 Approval of WoE Strategic Rail Pipeline feasibility.pdf
Low Carbon Challenge Fund Extension Local Energy Scheme Change Request.pdf
Extension of UKSPF grant agreements from 31.03.2026-31.09.2026.pdf
Low Carbon Challenge Fund Extension Local Energy Scheme Change Request.pdf
Future Transport Programme 2026 to 27- Funding Plan.pdf
Future Transport Programme 2026 to 27- Funding Plan.pdf
111 Approval of WoE Strategic Rail Pipeline feasibility.pdf
Extension of UKSPF grant agreements from 31.03.2026-31.09.2026.pdf
Bath City Centre Phase 2 Full Business Case Approval.pdf
Low Carbon Business Support Green Business Grants.pdf
Bath City Centre Phase 2 Full Business Case Approval.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date1 Jun 2026