Decision Maker: Transport & Connectivity Policy Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: February 6, 2025

Purpose: To provide an update on delivery of City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS) projects in Bristol and seek approval for a) The commencement of procurement for project construction before business case approval and b) The commencement of some specific ‘early works’ to enable early benefits realisation and derisk project overruns.

Content: That the Committee for Transport and Connectivity:   1.   Approved the commencement of procurement for the CRSTS programme of projects listed in Appendix A1, on the basis that a further report will be brought back to this Committee to seek approval of business cases and authority to award contracts. 2.   Approved the commencement of early works in advance of full business case approval and wider project construction tender as outlined in this report and Appendix A2. 3.   Authorised the Executive Director of Growth & Regeneration, in consultation with the Chair of the Transport & Connectivity to take all steps required to procure and award contracts for the construction of early works as detailed in Appendix A2.