Issue - meetings

Cabinet considered a report providing an update on progress of assessments undertaken on expressions of interest received from interested parties in relation to the taking over of the management of some or all of the Transport Information Centres at Preston Bus Station, Nelson and Clitheroe Interchanges and Carnforth Railway Station

Resolved: That

  i.  the outcomes of the exploration activity undertaken and suitability of the expressions of interest be noted

  ii.  the ceasing of provision of transport information at Preston Bus Station and Nelson Interchange be approved, and the staff consultation process be commenced

  iii.  officers be authorised to support the transfer of the services provided at Carnforth Information Centre and Clitheroe Information Centre to each Community Group identified, with the services being maintained by the council in the meantime.

  iv.  the negotiation of termination of property interests at Carnforth Information Centre and Clitheroe Information Centre be approved.

  v.  the termination of the ticket retail agreements with the train operating company, Northern, be approved