Issue - meetings

To consider a report of the Economy & Regeneration Scrutiny Committee.

The report provides a summary of the information gathered as part of the review into Changes to Bus and Train Services, and outlines the findings and recommendations of the Scrutiny Review Panel.

The Cabinet is recommended to consider the report and consider how it might respond to the report’s findings and recommendations.

Officer Contact: Mark Glynn on 0161 474 3700 or email: mark.glynn@stockport.gov.uk

The Cabinet received the final report of the Scrutiny Review into Changes to Bus and Train Services (copies of which had been circulated).

It was commented that the Council’s relationship with TfGM, Network Rail and Transport for the North was vital for the delivery of positive outcomes for the people of Stockport.  The forthcoming bus franchising model also provided an opportunity for the provision of bus services that were better aligned to the needs of local residents.

RESOLVED - (1) That the Corporate Director for Place be requested to prepare a response to the “Changes to Bus and Train Services” Scrutiny Review and the recommendations contained therein for consideration by the Cabinet at a future meeting.

(2) That the gratitude of the Cabinet be recorded for the excellent work undertaken by the Scrutiny Review Panel ‘Changes to Bus and Train Services’ and others involved in the Review.

To consider a report of the Lead Councillor, Councillor Tom Dowse

The report provides a summary of the information gathered as part of the review into Changes to Bus and Train Services, and outlines the findings and recommendations of the Scrutiny Review Panel.

The Final Report was considered at the final Review Panel Meeting on 7 April 2021.

The Committee is invited to comment on the report and approve its submission to the Cabinet.

Officer Contact: Mark Glynn on 0161 474 3700 or email: mark.glynn@stockport.gov.uk

The Lead Councillor (Councillor Tom Dowse) submitted the draft final report of the Scrutiny Review into Changes to Bus and Train Services, provided a summary of the information gathered as part of the review and outlined the findings and recommendations of the Panel.

 RESOLVED – That the draft Final Report be approved for submission to the Cabinet.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director (Place) and Deputy Chief Executive

The draft report details the findings of the Review Panel and a summary of the information gathered as part of the review. Members are asked to comment on and confirm the recommendations in the final report.

Members are invited to consider and comment on the report and confirm the recommendations included in the report.

Officer Contact: Mark Glynn on 0161 474 3700 or email: mark.glynn@stockport.gov.uk