Decision

The Assistant Director of Transport has decided to approve funding for accessibility improvements and construction projects at 12 sites.

Analysis

outcome: Recommendations were approved.

summary: The decision involves approving funding for accessibility improvements, construction at 12 sites, and creating a cost code for scheme management.

topline: The Assistant Director of Transport has decided to approve funding for accessibility improvements and construction projects at 12 sites.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves funding allocation and construction projects which can impact local stakeholders.

affected_stakeholders: ["Sustrans", "Local residents", "Transport users"]

contentiousness_score: 5

political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties in the decision.

URL: https://democracy.newcastle.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=14199

Decision Maker: Assistant Director of Transport - Pamela Holmes

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: This report seeks approval to enter into a legal agreement with Sustrans to receive funding for the delivery of improvements to accessibility across the A1 at 12 locations, and to approve the construction of these improvements

Content: It is recommended to: 1.  Approve the entering into a legal agreement with Sustrans to receive funding to deliver accessibility improvements. 2.  Approve the construction of improvements at 12 sites as set out in Section 4.6 3.  Approve the creation of a cost code to allow for the management of the scheme  

Date of Decision: July 10, 2025