Agenda item - Deputations from members of the public.

A list of deputations received by the due date of 12noon on the 26^th January, 2018 will be circulated separately as part of an addendum at the meeting.

66.1         The Mayor reported that one deputation had been received from a member of the public and invited Ms. Ashton as the spokesperson for the deputation to come forward and address the council.

66.2         Ms. Ashton thanked the Mayor and stated that, “I have outlined everything in my deputation concerning the cancellation of Brighton and Hove night buses and it's clear that I, my 9 year old son and the 10,000 plus people who signed the petition so far feel quite strongly about this for our vibrant progressive city.  May I have your response please?”

66.3         Councillor Mitchell replied, “I think any reduction to the current level of bus service provision in the city is to be regretted.  Some of the concerns that you have outlined in your deputation coming here today were raised directly with the bus company responsible for the night buses at the Brighton and Hove Bus Watch meeting two weeks ago that I attended where the bus company said that it would keep its decision under review.  This is of course a matter for the bus company and it is right that your petition is being presented to them. However, I will be very pleased to receive your deputation at the next Environment, Transport & Sustainability Committee meeting in March.

66.4         The Mayor thanked Ms. Ashton for attending the meeting and speaking on behalf of the deputation.  She explained that the points had been noted and the deputation would be referred to the Environment, Transport & Sustainability Committee for consideration. The persons forming the deputation would be invited to attend the meeting and would be informed subsequently of any action to be taken or proposed in relation to the matter set out in the deputation.