Resolved–

(1)       That Executive consent to the making of Regulations by the       Secretary of State to establish Transport for the North (TfN) as a   Sub–National Transport Body   under section 102E of the Local       Transport Act 2008.  The consent of each Constituent Authority            and Highway Authority is required to the making of Regulations by the Secretary of State as the Regulations include highway     powers to be exercised by TfN.

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

ACTION:       Strategic Director Place

Overview and Scrutiny Committee: Environment and Waste Management

(Julian Jackson - 01274 433766)