Forthcoming Decisions

Forthcoming Decisions

20/11/2023 - St Helens Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan Phase 3 Development Funding

St Helens have developed a cost estimate for the development of the route from St Helens to the boundary towards Widnes Town Centre. Currently the Combined Authority only has approval for £150,000 for design and £50,000 for resource support for the project. An additional £336,580 in development funding is required to meet the full costs of the design of the route within St Helens.

Decision Maker: Executive Director - Investment and Delivery

Decision due date: Not before 18/12/2023

Local Authorities affected: St. Helens Metropolitan Borough Council;

Lead officer: Adam Price

Notice of decision: 20/11/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


10/11/2023 - City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement Update

Seeking approval for the provision of grant funding from the Strategic Investment Fund (SIF) – CRSTS for Smart Ticketing up to the amount of £9.86m

Decision Maker: Liverpool City Region Combined Authority

Decision due date: 15/12/2023

Local Authorities affected: (All Local Authorities);

Lead officer: Paul Buntin

Notice of decision: 10/11/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


10/11/2023 - Deepening Devolution for the Liverpool City Region

The Combined Authority will be requested to confirm which powers it wants devolved from Government in March 2024.

Decision Maker: Liverpool City Region Combined Authority

Decision due date: 26/01/2024

Local Authorities affected: (All Local Authorities);

Lead officer: Claire Blott

Notice of decision: 10/11/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


10/11/2023 - Combined Authority Budget 2024/25

This report presents the proposed revenue and capital budgets for 2024/25, together with the treasury management strategy and the capital strategy for consideration and approval

Decision Maker: Liverpool City Region Combined Authority

Decision due date: 26/01/2024

Local Authorities affected: (All Local Authorities);

Lead officer: John Fogarty

Notice of decision: 10/11/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


10/11/2023 - Utilising Zebra 2 funding to help meet Net Zero aspirations

The Combined Authority will be asked to agree to apply for government funding released under ZEBRA 2 to purchase a fleet of electric zero emissions buses, plus the required refuelling infrastructure and sets out appropriate mechanisms and timescales

Decision Maker: Liverpool City Region Combined Authority

Decision due date: 15/12/2023

Local Authorities affected: (All Local Authorities);

Lead officer: Matt Goggins

Notice of decision: 10/11/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


10/11/2023 - Transport Fees and Charges 2024/25

To set a series of charges for the transport network that are directly controlled by the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority in order to inform the budget setting process for 2024/25

Decision Maker: Liverpool City Region Combined Authority

Decision due date: 15/12/2023

Local Authorities affected: (All Local Authorities);

Lead officer: Gary Evans

Notice of decision: 10/11/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


10/11/2023 - Liverpool City Region Road Safety Strategy Annual Report 2023

First annual update report following publication of the Liverpool City Region Road Safety Strategy (Vision Zero) in 2022

Decision Maker: Liverpool City Region Combined Authority

Decision due date: 15/12/2023

Local Authorities affected: (All Local Authorities);

Lead officer: Andrew Sawyer

Notice of decision: 10/11/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


10/11/2023 - Active Travel England Capability Fund Extension - Acceptance of Grant

Approval will be sought from the Combined Authority to accept Grant Funding from Active Travel England and to delegate to the Executive Director of Place the finalisation of the schemes to be delivered under the Scheme across the Liverpool City Region.

Decision Maker: Liverpool City Region Combined Authority

Decision due date: 15/12/2023

Local Authorities affected: (All Local Authorities);

Lead officer: John Smith

Notice of decision: 10/11/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


10/11/2023 - LCR Life Science Investment Zone

This report provides an update on the development of Liverpool City Region Life Science Investment Zone and the emerging programme and framework for delivery.
The Combined Authority will be asked to delegate authority to officers agree a multi-year Investment Zone Resource Plan and to enter into an Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of Levelling Up, Housing & Communities, St Helens Council and Halton Council to secure the revenue and capital resources to commence delivery of the LCR Life Science Investment Zone in April 2024.

Decision Maker: Liverpool City Region Combined Authority

Decision due date: 15/12/2023

Local Authorities affected: (All Local Authorities);

Lead officer: Andrew Devaney

Notice of decision: 10/11/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


10/11/2023 - Changes to Previously Approved Strategic Investment Fund Projects

This report seeks the approval of the Combined Authority to process material change controls for previously agreed Strategic Investment Fund Projects.

Decision Maker: Liverpool City Region Combined Authority

Decision due date: 15/12/2023

Local Authorities affected: Liverpool City Council;

Lead officer: Tim Games

Notice of decision: 10/11/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


10/11/2023 - Economic Opportunities Framework

To seek Combined Authority agreement for an Economic Opportunities Framework. This is a core strategic investment narrative that has been developed for the City Region.

Decision Maker: Liverpool City Region Combined Authority

Decision due date: 15/12/2023

Local Authorities affected: (All Local Authorities);

Lead officer: Adrian Nolan

Notice of decision: 10/11/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


10/11/2023 - Financial Performance Report

The report presents the Combined Authority group financial position for the period through to August 2023 together with the projected outturn. The report includes a revised revenue budget and mid year treasury update for approval. The report also includes information on the LCR Chrysalis Fund in respect of an extension of the active management period within the fixed term of the contract.

Decision Maker: Liverpool City Region Combined Authority

Decision due date: 15/12/2023

Local Authorities affected: (All Local Authorities);

Lead officer: John Fogarty

Notice of decision: 10/11/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


13/10/2023 - SIF - Young Persons Guarantee

To request approval from the Combined Authority for SIF funding to support the Young Persons Guarantee project.

Decision Maker: Liverpool City Region Combined Authority

Decision due date: 15/12/2023

Local Authorities affected: (All Local Authorities);

Lead officer: Dr Joanne Leek

Notice of decision: 13/10/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open