47.1 The Cabinet considered a report by the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport
47.1 It was RESOLVED to:
(1) agree to establish and join a shadow Sub-National Transport Body (SNTB) for the South East, known as Transport for the South East (TfSE);
(2) delegate authority to the Leader to agree the shadow arrangements, including the shadow constitution, terms of reference and membership, and to appoint the representative of the County Council on the shadow Body;
(3) receive a further report following an appropriate period of time reviewing the operation of the shadow arrangements and prior to entering into a formal Sub-National Transport Body; and
(4) provide investment of £20,000 to develop the constitutional arrangements and the Transport Strategy and to provide officer support to the shadow Body.
Reason
47.3 The establishment of an SNTB and the development of a Transport Strategy would enable key partners to work in a more focussed and prioritised way to improve the ability of our residents, businesses and visitors across the area to travel. It would also aid authorities in securing influence over national and regional infrastructure providers, helping to ensure the infrastructure required to support continuing economic growth