Decision details

The Specialist Adviser, Transportation informed the Committee of the developments that had taken place since the last meeting.

It was noted that Transport for the North (TfN) had submitted a formal proposal to establish a statutory sub-national transport body (STB) for the North of England to the Department for Transport for consideration by the Secretary of State.

The proposal set out the powers the organisation was seeking to have transferred from central government and the basis on which these powers would be governed and delivered.

The Committee was informed that if the Secretary of State approved the proposals, constituent local transport authorities would be given a further final opportunity to review the regulations, ratify their consent and formally agree to become a member of TfN.

The Committee was advised that until the Combined Authority was formally established, Lancashire County Council, Blackburn with Darwen Council and Blackpool Council would each have a seat on any statutory sub-national transport body.

With regard to current projects, the Committee was reminded that TfN were working on a Strategic Transport Plan for the North.

Committee Members welcomed the opportunity to contribute, on behalf of Lancashire, to the evolution of TfN through further consultation.

Resolved:  That the Transport for the North update be noted.