Issue - decisions

Resolved:   That the Executive formally consent to;

a.   The making by the Secretary of State of Regulations under section 102E of the Local Transport Act 2008 to establish Transport for the North as a Sub-National Transport Body;

b.   The transfer of Rail North Limited to TfN so that it can be subsumed within TfN;

c.   The signing of a new Rail Franchise Management Agreement with TfN replicating as far as possible the current Rail North Limited Members Agreement;

d.   Continuation of the payment of the current funding for Rail North Limited to TfN after its inauguration.

Reason:     To ensure that the City Council is fully engaged in the governance of the proposed Sub-National Transport body. As the City of York Council is a proposed Constituent Authority consent is required to the making of Regulations by the Secretary of State.