Decision details

Response to consultation on The Prospectus for 'A new approach to rail passenger services in London and the South East' and Kent County Council's Draft Consultation on the New South Eastern Franchise

Decision Maker: Strategic Planning, Sustainability and Transportation Committee

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

Response to consultation on 'A new approach to rail passenger servcies in London and the South East'

Decision:

Issue for Decision

 

To consider the Council’s draft consultation responses to the prospectus document entitled ‘A new approach to rail passenger services in London and the South East’ being carried out by the Department for Transport and Transport for London; and, to consider the Council’s draft consultation responses to the Kent County Council consultation on the New Southeastern  Franchise.

 

Decision Made

 

That officers clarify the Council’s priorities, taking account of the Committee’s comments and suggestions on the services provided, with the specific assistance of Councillor de Wiggondene and Councillor English, and that the report be brought back to the Committee at its meeting on 8 March 2016 in order that the Council’s fully deliberated responses are able to be submitted to the relevant bodies by the deadline of 18 March 2016.

 

Wards Affected: (All Wards);

Contact: Steve Clarke 602418 Email: steveclarke@maidstone.gov.uk.

Report author: Steve Clarke

Publication date: 09/02/2016

Date of decision: 09/02/2016

Decided: 09/02/2016 - Strategic Planning, Sustainability and Transportation Committee

Effective from: 18/02/2016

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