Purpose
The purpose of each Advisory Board is to provide support and advice to the Mayor and Cabinet in steering and delivering the North East Combined Authority's strategies and programmes. Find out more about how our Advisory Boards work.
Areas of work
This Advisory Board is responsible for the development of the transport investment programme, including:
Local Transport Plan (LTP) – Delivery
- Input into the ongoing review, development and delivery of the LTP and its associated strategies, policies, and delivery plan.
- Integration between transport and other North East MSA Portfolio areas Alignment of the policies and plans of partner delivery agencies to North East MSA’s Plans
- Supporting the North East MSA’s Mayor and Transport Portfolio Holder in interactions and memberships of wider bodies, e.g. Transport for the North
- Monitoring changes in government policy, regulation or funding approach, considering the impact on North East MSA’s own activities, and supporting the North East MSA’s Mayor and Transport Portfolio Holder in developing an appropriate response
Development of the Transport Programme
- Considering prioritisation of transport investments and application of the Transport elements of the Single Assurance Framework
- Monitoring project delivery and programme management, including upholding design standards where appropriate
- Assisting in the development of transport funding bids to government and external bodies
- Considering opportunities for partnership and private sector investment
- Working with partner organisations to consider how North East MSA’s delivery can be best achieved through effective joint working arrangements
Membership
| Councillor Colin Ferguson (Chair) | Leader, Newcastle City Council |
| Councillor Tim McGuinness | Durham County Council |
| Councillor Steve Campion | Gateshead Council |
| Councillor Carl Johnson | North Tyneside Council |
| Councillor Richard Wearmouth | Northumberland Council |
| Councillor David Royal | South Tyneside Council |
| Councillor Bill Blackett | Sunderland City Council |
| Kevin Bell | Business Advisory Council representative |
| Victoria Armstrong | Community Transport Association (VCSE representative) |