Decision details

1.    That the progress made towards delivering the Bee Network be noted.

2.    That authority be delegated to the Chief Executive Officer, GMCA & TfGM, to agree the final terms of leases of bus depots to be granted to TfGM and the terms of all subleases of the depots, both in respect of interim leaseback arrangements to existing operators and the franchise depot subleases to be granted to the franchise bus operators.

3.    That authority be delegated to the GMCA Monitoring Officer to complete and execute all leases of bus depots to be granted to TfGM.

4.    That authority be delegated to the Chief Executive Officer, GMCA & TfGM, to manage, maintain and insure the bus depots, on behalf of GMCA, by way of lease of the bus depots granted by GMCA to TfGM.

5.    That it be noted that the Mayor of Greater Manchester had requested consideration by given to a proposal for a further amendment to the bus fare structure to introduce a weekly fare cap.

6.    That the confirmed dates for the remaining tranches of the Bee Network be noted.

7.    That the collaboration work between TfGM and GMP on Operation AVRO be noted.

8.    That the need for consistent lobbying of Government, to secure long term funding, for bus franchising be noted.

9.    That it be noted that the bus fare structure would be subject to annual review.

10. That the need for strong representation to Government, from GMCA, Transport for the North and partners across the region, on the Avanti Trains West Coast mainline contract renewal be agreed.