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 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 West of England Strategic Rail Pipeline Feasibility and Development Funding Application on 01/06/2026. This decision awarded £1.33m of Transport for City Regions revenue funding and £0.42m of City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement revenue funding for 2026/27.
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The Director of Operations and Delivery approved final allocations totaling £15,738,633 to Adult Skills Fund providers for 2026/27 and a further £248,421 to City of Bristol College on 01/06/2026.
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
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 1 Jun 2026 |