Decision details

West Midlands Rail- budget contribution 2018/19

Decision Maker: Cabinet member transport and regulatory services

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To approve the budget contribution of £14,200 to West Midlands Rail Ltd. (WMR) for 2018/19 and delegate approval of annual contributions in line with inflation to the Assistant Director of Environment and Place.

Decision:

That:

(a)       funding contributions of £6,085 (for the remaining 5 months of 2017/18) and £14,200 (for 2018/19) to West Midlands Rail Ltd  be approved; and

(b)  the Assistant Director for Place and Environment be authorised to make annual contributions in line with inflation for a period of 5 years.

 

 

Alternative options considered:

The budget contribution is not approved. This is not recommended as the contribution is required for membership to West Midlands Rail Ltd. and may result in termination of our membership.

 

Wards Affected: (All Wards);

Contact: Mathew Howells, Senior transport planning officer Email: mathew.howells@herefordshire.gov.uk Tel: 01432 383143.

Publication date: 21/12/2017

Date of decision: 21/12/2017

Effective from: 04/01/2018

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