Terms of Reference
- To oversee and guide the process of formulating the joint West Yorkshire Local Transport Plan(s).
- To consider the approach to demand management and other strategies forming part of the Local Transport Plan, including the potential use of Transport Innovation Fund monies.
- To ensure that the West Yorkshire Local Transport Plan conforms with Department for Transport guidance.
- To consider Regional and other relevant external matters (eg developments of the Northern Way Strategy, application of the City Region concept, information from the Regional Assembly, Yorkshire Forward, the Regional Transport Board, implementation of the Regional Spatial Strategy and proposals from other external bodies which may affect transport policy in West Yorkshire) and respond as appropriate to relevant bodies.
- To advise on appropriate priorities relating to major schemes and large minor schemes.
- To agree, as appropriate, references to related revenue expenditure plans to be included in support of the Local Transport Plan.
- To oversee the production and delivery of Annual Progress Reports and relevant requirements.
- To oversee the partnership arrangements for implementing the Local Transport
Plan. - To receive reports on progress in implementing the Local Transport Plan.
- To respond to consultation papers and draft guidance documents on transport issues produced by the Government and other bodies as necessary.
- To advise the District Leaders regarding the basis on which the joint settlement resulting from the bid might be apportioned between the partner authorities.
Reporting Procedures
The role of the Steering Group is primarily advisory, making recommendations to the Association of West Yorkshire Authorities (District Leaders) or to the appropriate District Councils and/or WYPTA as necessary.
Membership
| WYPTA | District Council |
- Ryk Downes (Chair)
- Chris Greaves
- Graham Phelps
- Tim Swift
| - A Hawkesworth (Bradford)
- G Wainwright (Calderdale)
- D Hall (Kirklees)
- S Andrew (Leeds)
- D Jeffery (Wakefield)
|
Meetings
