Decision details

The Executive agreed the recommendations as outlined above namely:

1. That Blackpool Council approves the finance for the scheme (£6.4m) to supplement the £16.4m being funded through the Lancashire Enterprise Partnership, subject to a Grant Funding terms and conditions being agreed.

2. That the scheme to extend the Blackpool Tramway to North Station is fully implemented.

3. That Blackpool Council gives authority to the Head of Legal to enter into the Grant Funding Agreement with the Lancashire Enterprise Partnership, the contract(s) required to be entered into with any contractors for delivery of the scheme and any other legal documentation required for the implementation of the scheme.