LEADERS in politics and business will convene at the Transport for the North meeting this week, setting out their stall to continue acting as "one voice" for the region.
Board members are set to discuss their stance on the Government's major infrastructure projects as well as their strategy for the year ahead.
READ MORE: Dr Neil Hudson MP launches affordable transport petition
Transport for the North is hailed as a "regional centre of excellence for strategic transport planning."
As well as discussing the transport body's budget for the forthcoming financial year, members will discuss their Business Plan which will set out priorities for 2022/23.
TfN's 2022/23 Business Plan will continue the focus on:
- Being a centre of technical excellence for the North.
- Acting as a source of trusted information.
- Offering strategic thought leadership and championing strategic transport planning
- Enabling accelerated delivery
- Being a trusted collaborator.
The Board will also be given updates from the Rail North Committee on the performance of the train operators and discuss the HS2 Phase 2B Bill which is currently being considered by Parliament.
The meeting takes place in Harrogate at 2.30 on Thursday but can be streamed live at: https://youtu.be/CgK-8qs2ikw
READ MORE: Carlisle motorists paying £200 extra in petrol - reports
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here