Issue - decisions

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.