Decision details

To approve authority to spend on Phase 2A of the City Centre Vehicle Access Scheme, in order to control vehicular access to Greek Street and Merrion Street East in the city centre.

To grant approval for the invitation of tenders and subject to the tender sums being within the tendered budget, to approve and authorise the award of the Contract to undertake the construction of the scheme.

Further to minute 81 of the meeting held 17th October 2018, the Director of City Development submitted a report seeking authority to spend £673,000 on Phase 2A of the City Centre Vehicle Access Scheme, in order to control vehicular access to Greek Street and Merrion Street East in the city centre.

The report provided details of the scheme which will significantly increase the safety and security of visitors in these two key locations in Leeds city centre as part of Phase 2A of the City Centre Vehicle Access Scheme and in support of the emerging Our Spaces Strategy which proposes a ‘people first’ approach with an ambition for the city centre to be safe and welcoming.

RESOLVED -

a)  That approval be given for authority to spend £673,000 on Phase 2A of the City Centre Vehicle Access Scheme, in order to control vehicular access to Greek Street and Merrion Street East in the city centre.

b)  That approval be granted for the invitation of tenders and subject to the tender sums being within the tendered budget, to approve and authorise the award of the Contract to undertake the construction of the scheme;

c)  That authority be delegated to the Director of City Development to approve, consult and implement such measures as should be identified; and

d)  That it be noted that the Chief Officer Highways & Transportation will be responsible for implementation.

This scheme has been proposed as a result of consultation with West Yorkshire Police and Counter Terrorism Advisors. This will continue as detailed design of the solution is developed.

Businesses directly impacted by the installation of the access control measures will be notified of a programme of work when it is available.

West Yorkshire Police,

Counter Terrorism Advisors,

Businesses directly affected by the proposals.