Agenda and minutes

Cabinet approved the Executive Appointments for 2021-22 as set out in the register attached to the report, with the following additions:

Health and Wellbeing Board – Councillors Fielker, Stead and Streets

Southern Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority – Councillor Guthrie

Southampton Connect – Councillors Guthrie and Vaughan

King Edward VI School – Councillor B Harris

Southampton 2025 – Councillor Bell

Hampshire British Legion Poppy Appeal – Councillor Fuller

Southampton Solent University Board of Governors – Councillor Houghton

Thorner’s Homes – Councillor Vaughan

Community Champion for Older Persons – Councillor Stead

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Joint Health Scrutiny Panel – Cllr Stead

Local Government Information Unit – Councillor Fuller

Project Integra Strategic Board – Councillor J Payne

City Eye – Councillor Guest

To consider the report of the Cabinet Member for Growth seeking approval of the National Bus Strategy. 

This report is submitted for consideration as a general exception under paragraph 15 of the Access to Information procedure Rules in Part 4 of the Council’s Constitution, notice having been given to the Chair of Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee and the public.

DECISION MADE: (CAB 2021/22 31941)

On consideration of the report of the Cabinet Member for Growth and having complied with paragraph 15 of the Council’s Access to Information Procedure Rules, Cabinet agreed the following:-

(i)  To Note the outline and aspirations of the National Bus Strategy and how it aligns and supports the Council’s current transport strategy (Connected Southampton 2040) and delivery programmes (Transforming Cities Fund & Future Transport Zone).

(ii)  To approve the development of the Enhanced Partnership as the most appropriate statutory route for buses in Southampton; to delegate authority to the Executive Director Place to publish a of Notice of Intent as required in section 138F of Transport Act 2000 by 30th June 2021, and to develop the subsequent Bus Services Improvement Plan.

(iii)  To delegate authority to the Executive Director Place, following consultation with the Cabinet Member for Growth, to negotiate, develop and finalise the specific content of the agreements for the Enhanced Partnership Plan and Scheme, and the Bus Service Improvement Plan, subject to complying with the statutory preparation, notice and consultation on both.