Agenda and minutes

The Board is asked to note that Sir Peter Soulsby, Leicester City Council City Mayor, will be in the Chair for this meeting.

a)         To receive apologies for absence; and

b)         To accept substitutes for non-attending members of the Board, (if any).

In accordance with paragraph 4 of Part 1 of the Board’s Assurance Framework, the Board is asked to accept Councillor David Slater, Leader of Charnwood District Council, as the District Council representative.

A presentation will be made on the role, purpose, structure, rules and funding of the Board, with particular reference to:-

a)         the Board as scheme assessor and fund holder; and

b)         Local Transport Authorities as scheme promoters.

A copy of this presentation is attached for information.

Attached for information is the Board’s Assurance Framework.  As Part 3 is awaiting further development with the Department for Transport, the Board is recommended to:-

a)         Adopt parts 1 and 2 of the Leicester and Leicestershire Transport Board Assurance Framework; and

b)         Receive an update on progress with part 3 of this Framework.

The process for shortlisting projects will be discussed at the meeting.  (See also Part 2 of the Leicester and Leicestershire Transport Board Assurance Framework, attached at Appendix B.)

The Board is recommended to adopt a list of schemes which has been prioritised in accordance with the procedure set out in Part 2 of the Leicester and Leicestershire Transport Board Assurance Framework.

The next stages in the development of a programme of transport investments will be outlined.  The Board is recommended to note the information and determine what action is needed to further the development of the programme.

The Board is asked to:-

a)         Determine the chairmanship and venue of its next meeting; and

b)         Agree whether a date for the next meeting should be set at this meeting, or at a later time.