Decision Maker: Transport & Connectivity Policy Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: September 11, 2025

Purpose: To seek approval to spend the Capital funding allocation to continue with the essential, statutory asset management and ongoing critical maintenance now required to keep Avon Fixed Bridge safely fully open and operational.

Content: That the Committee for Transport and Connectivity:   1.     Approved the spend of £500,000 to Assess the bridge and design the works required to keep Avon Fixed Bridge safely operational, ensuring the Authority is discharging its statutory duty in this matter. Refer to evidence base for full details. 2.     Approved the proposal to undertake a full category 3 structural assessment of the Avon Fixed Bridge as outlined in this report. 3.     Authorised the Executive Director Growth and Regeneration in consultation with the Chair of Transport and Connectivity Committee to take all steps required to the spend the funding to undertake the full category 3 structural assessment for the Avon Fixed Bridge and designing the subsequent required works, including procuring and awarding contracts which may be over the key decision threshold, as outlined in this report.