The Holmfirth Town Centre Access Plan is a scheme funded by the West Yorkshire plus Transport Fund (WY+TF) and is included in Phase 1 of the Corridor Improvement Programme (CIP).
The scheme aims to reduce congestion in Holmfirth Town Centre to improve journey times and accessibility into the town centre. The scheme comprises of several measures to address conflicting highway uses within the town centre, these include upgrading existing traffic signals, improvements to pedestrian crossings, widening footways and enhancing the public realm.
The Outline Business Case for the project was submitted to the Combined Authority in March. Subject to its approval, authorisation is sought to accept additional project development costs of £640,000, which will take the overall Funding Agreement to £890,000. The additional funding will be used to develop the design and full business case for the scheme.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure/Savings > £500,000;
Decision status: For Determination
Wards affected: Holme Valley South;
Notice of proposed decision first published: 21/05/2020
Decision due: 22 Sep 2020 by Cabinet
Lead member: Councillor Peter McBride, Cabinet Member for Regeneration peter.mcbride@kirklees.gov.uk
Lead director: Karl Battersby
Department: Economy and Infrastructure
Contact: Keith Bloomfield, Operations Manager WYTF 01484 221000 Email: keith.bloomfield@kirklees.gov.uk.
Consultation process
This decision is required to accept funding from the Combined Authority, consultation is not required.
Members/Officers Involved: Keith Bloomfield Richard Hollinson Angela Blake Karl Battersby