Issue - meetings
Heart of Wessex Rail Partnership (Executive Decision)
Meeting: 05/12/2018 - Area South Committee (Item 47)
47 Heart of Wessex Rail Partnership (Executive Decision) PDF 97 KB
Decision:
RESOLVED:
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That Members:
1) Noted the service issues that have affected the line. 2) Noted the work undertaken by the Partnership in 2017/18 and that a similar report is being taken to Area East Committee. 3) Approved a funding contribution of £1,000 from the Transport Scheme Grants budget for 2018/19. |
Reason: |
To receive a summary of the work undertaken by the Heart of Wessex Rail Partnership during 2017/18. To consider making a partnership contribution for 2018/19. |
(voting: unanimous)
Minutes:
The Communities Lead presented the report and explained to members:
· The partnership focus was the promotion of the line and Yeovil ‘day out’.
· Continued funding from GWR and commitment toward links from station, however expected delays owing to SCC and hoped this would be a commitment brought forward in 2019/20.
· New chairperson now in place for partnership who will be looking at objectives of the partnership as explained in the agenda report.
· Highlighted the service performance problems and with the support of the Chief Executive of SSDC, a letter and further discussion to take place questioning the plans to reinstate regular service on the line.
During a short discussion, members voiced their concerns regarding the unreliability of the service as this was a priority and agreed to its continued support of the partnership. It was then proposed that members approve the funding contribution of £1,000 to the Heart of Wessex Rail Partnership. On being put to the vote this was carried unanimously.
RESOLVED:
That Members:
1) Noted the service issues that have affected the line.
2) Noted the work undertaken by the Partnership in 2017/18 and that a similar report is being taken to Area East Committee.
3) Approved a funding contribution of £1,000 from the Transport Scheme Grants budget for 2018/19.
(voting: unanimous)