Decision details

1.            That the contents of the report be noted.

2.            That the function of requesting relevant information from bus operators as set out in regulations 5 and 6 of the Franchising Schemes and Enhanced Partnership Schemes (Application of TUPE) (England) Regulations 2017 (the Regulations) be delegated to TfGM.

3.            That the function of undertaking any consultations as required by the Regulations be delegated to TfGM.

4.            That authority be delegated to the Chief Executive Officer, GMCA & TfGM to approve any proposed definition of ‘principally connected’ at the end of the consultation; such approval to be obtained before notifying the parties and publishing the agreement.

5.            That authority be delegated to the Chief Executive Officer, GMCA & TfGM, to approve the proposed allocation arrangements (including any revised allocation arrangements) at the end of the consultation; such approval to be obtained before notifying the parties and before the allocation arrangements are published (or finalised and published in the case of revised allocation arrangements).

6.            That, in the event that agreement is reached as to the definition of ‘principally connected’, that the function of notifying the parties and publishing the agreed definition be delegated to TfGM.

7.            That the function of notifying the parties and publishing the allocation arrangements and finalising and publishing any revised allocation arrangements be delegated to TfGM.