Archived decisions
Item 6
Report to the
Transport for South Hampshire Joint Committee
Date: 15 July 2008
Report by: Keith Willcox
tel: 01962 846997 email: [email protected]
Subject: South Hampshire Multi Area Agreement
1. Summary
1.1 The following decisions are sought:
(i) That the Multi Area Agreement submitted in respect of the relationship with the Highways Agency be noted.
(ii) That a further Agreement be worked up with outcomes that involve working with transport providers to deliver improved public transport services.
2. Reason
2.1 At its last meeting, the Joint Committee gave approval in principle to the submission of a transport element of the South Hampshire Multi Area Agreement (MAA), containing a number of potential outcomes and enabling measures, and gave approval for officers to conclude negotiations, in consultation with the Chairman.
2.2 Since the meeting, the long list of potential enabling measures has been modified, reflecting guidance from DCLG, concerns raised by the bus operators and discussions with the Highways Agency and DfT officials. The MAA submitted in June was refined and concentrated upon developing the working relationship with the Highways Agency to develop a balanced approach to development and traffic management.
2.3 This report summarises the MAA submitted to Government and highlights possible public transport improvements that will be worked up, in close consultation with network operators and Government officials, for submission in the autumn.
3. Other Options Considered and Rejected
3.1 Taking no action.
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 M J Kendal - Chairman
Executive Member for Environment
Hampshire County Council