This report seeks approval to accept grant funding of £2,225,000 from the Department for Transport’s Active Travel Fund Tranche 3 (ATF T3) Programme, and to allocate the funds to the proposed Conway Street / Europa Boulevard Movement Scheme.

The budget secured from the Tranche 3 Programme will enable the scope of the proposed Conway Street / Europa Boulevard Movement Scheme to be extended as set out in Appendix 1 of this report.

The scheme is funded via the Future High Streets programme. The acceptance of the Tranche 3 funding will support all five themes of the Wirral Plan 2021-26: Inclusive Economy, Safe & Pleasant Communities, Sustainable Environment, Brighter Futures and Active & Healthy Lives.

This matter affects the Birkenhead and Tranmere Ward. This matter is a Key Decision