Decision Maker: Transport & Connectivity Policy Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: May 15, 2025

Purpose: To seek approval to submit the Broadmead Area (Union Street Area) Outline Business Case (OBC) to the West of England Combined Authority (WECA) to secure funding to continue development of the project up to Full Business Case (FBC) stage including taking all steps required to accept and spend the funding, and to procure and award the necessary contracts, or professional services for this project up to FBC.    To delegate authority to approve the subsequent FBC to the Executive Director for Growth and Regeneration in consultation with Chair of the Transport and Connectivity Committee.     To seek approval to accept and spend funding, procure and award contacts or professional services for the development and delivery of the Broadmead Area (Union Street Area) Project (part of the City Centre Scheme).   

Content: That the Committee for Transport & Connectivity; 1.        Approved to submit the Broadmead/Union St Area Outline Business Case (OBC) to the West of England Combined Authority (WECA) which, if approved, would secure funding to continue development of the project up to Full Business Case (FBC) stage. 2.        Authorised the Executive Director for Growth and Regeneration in consultation with Chair of the Transport and Connectivity Committee to take all steps required to accept and spend the funding, and to procure and award the necessary contracts, or professional services for this project up to FBC (which may be over the key decision threshold), in-line with the procurement routes and maximum budget envelopes outlined in this report, should the OBC be approved by WECA. This will include costs to secure vacant possession of two kiosks at the north end of Union St. 3.        Delegated authority to approve the subsequent FBC to the Executive Director for Growth and Regeneration in consultation with Chair of the Transport and Connectivity Committee.  4.        Authorised the Executive Director for Growth and Regeneration in consultation with Chair of the Transport and Connectivity Committee to take all steps required accept and spend the funding, and to procure and award the necessary contracts, or professional services for this project delivery (which may be over the key decision threshold), in-line with the procurement routes and maximum budget envelopes outlined in this report, should the FBC be approved by WECA.