Decision details

1. To provide an update on cross-boundary joint working for the delivery of transport infrastructure to serve Bristol YTL Arena, supporting various housing developments and addressing local transport concerns.
2. To summarise the package of measures required to be delivered and operational by summer/autumn 2024 opening date for the Bristol YTL Arena.
3. To seek agreement to proceed, in partnership with South Gloucestershire Council (SGC), with an Outline Business Case (OBC) for the obtaining of West of England Combined Authority (WECA) funding to supplement existing s106 monies towards the delivery of transport infrastructure to serve Bristol YTL Arena as well as various housing developments.

Cabinet:

1. Noted the contents of the report.
2. Approved the submission of the Outline Business Case (OBC) to West of England Combined Authority (WECA) and the continuation of cross-boundary working to deliver the mitigation required to support the arena and the measures to support the other developments.
3. Authorised the Executive Director Growth and Regeneration, in consultation with Cabinet Member for Transport to submit the Full Business Case to WECA within 6 months.
4. Authorised the Executive Director Growth and Regeneration, in consultation with Cabinet Member for Transport, to take all steps required to procure and enter into contracts within the budget available (including any above £500k), that are required to deliver the range of measures outlined in the report.