Issue - meetings

The minutes were noted.

The board received the minutes of the Transport Delivery Committee held on 4 November.

In respect of minute no. 35(ii) (‘Outcome of West Midlands Trains Strike Ballot’), Councillor Kath Hartley reported that members of the committee had received a further briefing indicating that a settlement had now been reached between West Midlands Trains and the National Union of Rail, Maritime & Transport Workers which would result in the end of the recent programme of industrial action. Councillor Ian Ward indicated that he, along with the West Midlands Police & Crime Commissioner, had recently asked for evidence from the public as to the unacceptable state of local rail services within the region. To date, almost 1,000 responses had been received from passengers, and he invited the Chair to join with him in reviewing the submissions received. The Chair indicated his willingness to participate in this.

Resolved:

The minutes of the meeting held on 4 November 2019 be noted.