Issue - decisions

To approve regulations establishing Transport for the North as a Sub-National Transport Body.

18/10/2017 - To approve regulations establishing Transport for the North as a Sub-National Transport Body.

1)    That consent be provided under Section 102J of the Local Transport Act 2008 to the making by the Secretary of state of Regulations to establish Transport for the North as a Sub-National Transport Body, and giving Transport for the North concurrent highway powers.

 

2)    That the transfer of Rail North Limited to TfN following its inauguration be noted.

 

3)    That the signing of a new Rail Franchise Management Agreement with TfN replicating as far as possible the arrangements entered into in respect of Rail North Limited be noted.

 

4)    That the concerns of Cabinet regarding the proposed representation and decision making be noted, and that the Body be asked

a.    how the decision making process will operate, and

b.    to request the submission of an annual report to the meeting of Council