Burnley Borough Council has been successful in its Levelling-Up Fund round 1 bid with Central Government, with confirmation received within the 2021 Autumn Budget Statement. A key project within the successful bid is the proposed upgrade to Burnley Manchester Road Railway Station which will create better connections between both platforms and the main station building and will increase accessibility to a wider range of destinations for a wider range of passengers.
Lancashire County Council has supported the bid as a strategic partner and has provided guidance and advice on an ongoing basis to the development of the railway station and associated train services as the Local Transport Authority. It is proposed that Lancashire County Council leads the management of delivery of the project on behalf of Burnley Borough Council.
This is deemed to be a Key Decision and the requirements of Standing Order C19 have been complied with.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure or Savings > £1,800,000;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Divisions affected: Burnley Central East; Burnley Central West;
Notice of proposed decision first published: 09/03/2022
Anticipated restriction: Part I -
Explanation of anticipated restriction:
Appendix 'A' is Part II.
Decision due: 7 Apr 2022 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport
Lead director: Director of Highways and Transport
Department: Highways and Transport
Contact: Mike Cliffe Email: Mike.Cliffe@lancashire.gov.uk.