Agenda item - Transport for The South East (TfSE) - Update Report

Report of the Chair, Greater Brighton Officer Programme Board

1)           That the Board note TfSE progress to date and endorse Local Authority TfSE Shadow Board Members to continue to represent and champion the interests of the Greater Brighton City Region in its various Business Plans and activities.

2)           That the Board supports Brighton & Hove City Council and City Region partners to submit a bid to the Transforming Cities Fund on behalf of the Board.

36.1      The Board considered a report of the Chair, Greater Brighton Officer Programme Board that provided members with an update on the progress, constitutional arrangements and work plan of Transport for the South East (TfSE), the emerging Sub National Transport Body for the South East region.

36.2      Andrew Swayne asked for further information on the mechanics of the Transforming Cities Fund bid.

36.3      Geoff Raw explained that there would be a 1,500 word submission devised by the Officer Programme Board with a steer and input from constituent members of the Board. The deadline for submission was 8 June 2018.

36.4      Councillor Janio asked who was eligible to bid for the £840m Fund.

36.5      Mark Prior clarified that the 10-12 city regions would be eligible to bid.

36.6      Councillor Wall stated that it would be beneficial to consider how the Board would co-ordinate with bodies such as the TfSE and this should be aligned with the process of considering the future vision of the Board referenced earlier in the meeting.

36.7      RESOLVED-

1)           That the Board note TfSE progress to date and endorse Local Authority TfSE Shadow Board Members to continue to represent and champion the interests of the Greater Brighton City Region in its various Business Plans and activities.

2)           That the Board supports Brighton & Hove City Council and City Region partners to submit a bid to the Transforming Cities Fund on behalf of the Board.