Decision

The Assistant Director of Transport, Pamela Holmes, has decided to approve Newcastle City Council entering into a Grant Funding Agreement with the North East Combined Authority for sustainable transport development funding.

Analysis

outcome: The decision was to approve entering into the Grant Funding Agreement to receive funding of £432,105.

summary: The decision involves Newcastle City Council entering into a Grant Funding Agreement with the North East Combined Authority to receive development funding for sustainable transport schemes.

topline: The Assistant Director of Transport, Pamela Holmes, has decided to approve Newcastle City Council entering into a Grant Funding Agreement with the North East Combined Authority for sustainable transport development funding.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves the allocation of public funds for transport projects, which can impact various stakeholders and communities.

affected_stakeholders: ["Newcastle City Council", "North East Combined Authority", "Local residents", "Transport users"]

contentiousness_score: 6

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

URL: https://democracy.newcastle.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=14180

Decision Maker: Assistant Director of Transport - Pamela Holmes

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: This report seeks approval for Newcastle City Council to enter into a Grant Funding Agreement (GFA) with the North East Combined Authority to receive development funding from the City Region Sustainable Transport Settlements programme. This funding will enable the development and designs of schemes and the submission of these to the programme level business case.  

Content: This report seeks approval for Newcastle City Council to enter into a Grant Funding Agreement (GFA) with the North East Combined Authority to receive development funding from the City Region Sustainable Transport Settlements programme. This funding will enable the development and designs of schemes and the submission of these to the programme level business case.   Approve entering into a Grant Funding Agreement with the North East Combined Authority in order to receive funding allocated from CRSTS of £432,105.

Date of Decision: July 11, 2025