Westgate Connector (Headrow to Marlborough Street), Leeds
September 3, 2026 Investment Board (Committee) 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 Weaver Network Board noted the bus performance report and considered improvements for future oversight. The Board also discussed areas for service delivery in future quarterly reports.
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Purpose
Approval for the Westgate Connector scheme to proceed through decision point 2 to 4 (business justification case). This scheme aims to deliver improvements to walking and cycling infrastructure from West Leeds to the City Centre.
Decision
The Investment Board, with reference to 4.18 and 4.19:
(1) Approves that the Westgate Connector scheme proceeds through decision point 2 to 4 (business justification) and work commences on activity 5 (delivery).
(2) Approves the Combined Authority’s funding of £5,826,972. The total scheme cost is £5,999,806.
(3) Approves that future approvals are made in accordance with the assurance pathway and approval route and tolerances set out in the Business Case Summary attached to this report.
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Details
| Reference | Call-ins0 |
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 3 Sep 2026 |
| Effective from | 11 Sep 2026 |
| Expected date | 3 Sep 2026 |
| Originally due | 25 Jun 2020 |
| Lead officer | Caroline Farnham-Crossland |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |