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1. Summary

1.1 The following decision is sought:

That the Cabinet commend to the County Council for consideration and approval the establishment of a formal Joint Committee (Transport for South Hampshire) involving Hampshire County, Southampton City and Portsmouth City Councils, to replace the existing voluntary, informal Solent Transport Executive; based on the broad structure and functions described in Section 3 of the report, with approval of the detailed Memorandum of Understanding to be delegated to the Leader and Executive Member for Environment.

2. Reason

2.1 To provide enhanced transport delivery arrangements locally for the South Hampshire area, to maximise investment and infrastructure provision in accordance with the South Hampshire Sub-Regional strategy, building on the success of the Solent Transport Partnership.

3. Other Options Considered and Rejected

3.1 To continue with a voluntary, informal partnership, which would not be eligible or equipped to act as a transport delivery agency, thereby foregoing the opportunity to create a local alternative delivery model to the existing Regional bodies.

4. Conflicts of Interest Declared by the Decision Maker or Other Executive Member Consulted - None.

5. Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee - None.

6. Reason(s) for the Matter being dealt with if Urgent - None.

Approved by: ..................................... Date: ...................................

Councillor T K Thornber CBE - Chairman

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