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Transport for the West Midlands? A West Midlands Civil Society Forum event Birmingham Friends of the Earth, Allison Street, Digbeth Wednesday 14 th September, 6pm Engaging communities and organisations in the devolution agenda

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Transport for theWest Midlands?

A West Midlands Civil Society Forum event

Birmingham Friends of the Earth, Allison Street, DigbethWednesday 14th September, 6pm

Engaging communities and organisations in the devolution agenda

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West Midlands Combined Authority… it’s fun to be in the WMCA!

Launched in July 2015 with Statement of Intent Officially established (parliamentary order) in June 2016 West Midlands Metro Mayor to be elected in May 2017 Constituent (full) members are 7 metropolitan councils Other councils, plus 3 LEPs, are non-constituent

members Main priorities are Growth, Jobs & Skills, Transport and

Housing, also consider Health and Public Service reform www.westmidlandscombinedauthority.org.uk

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What is devolution?

The handing down of powers and money from central government to local authorities, so they can make decisions as they see fit

A handy video ‘Devolution Explained in 60 seconds’ can be seen here

Proposed Devolution Deal between WMCA and Chancellor of the Exchequer agreed and signed in November 2015

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Devo Deal 1

Creation of a directly-elected Mayor for the West Midlands Control of £36.5m a year over 30 years – growth funding Devolved 19+ adult skills funding from 2018/19 Joint responsibility for employment support for hardest-to-help Devolved approach to delivery of business support programmes HS2 Growth Strategy – ensure that nowhere is in the WM is more

than 40 minutes away from a HS2 station (e.g. Metro extension) Support programme of public service reform (e.g. youth justice) Likely that further powers/budgets will follow in future deals

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The Metro Mayor

Chair of WMCA (along with a Cabinet) Responsibility for a devolved transport budget Responsibility for franchised bus services Responsibility for a new Key Route Network Planning powers, to drive future housing delivery

Recent consultation on Mayoral powers and functions

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Transport (in more detail)

Over £5bn of investment over 10 years, integrated and locally controlled (10-year Delivery Plan, TfWM)

Getting back control over buses – controlling fares and ensuring they run when and where people need them

Smart ticketing – allows passengers to use combination of bus and rail services across the region

Joint working with Highways England and Network Rail to achieve better integration between local and national

Powers to regulate freight vehicles to improve safety and create Clean Air Zones (Air Quality Action Plan)

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Transport for West Midlands

The “transport arm” of the Combined Authority Established through a merger of Centro (WM PTE)

and the West Midlands Integrated Transport Authority

Network West Midlands continuing as public-facing brand

Laura Shoaf appointed as Director of Transport Cllr Roger Lawrence (Wolverhampton) holds the

Transport portfolio on WMCA Cabinet

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Movement for Growth Strategy

The West Midlands Strategic Transport Plan, sets out a long-term plan for improvements over next 20 years

“We will make great progress for a Midlands economic ‘Engine for Growth’, clean air, improved health and quality of life. We will do this by creating a transport system befitting a sustainable, attractive conurbation.”

Three tiers – National, Regional and Local – underpinned by Smart Mobility (use of technology)

Better integration of Road, Rail, Metro, Sprint (BRT), Bus, Cycling and Walking to increase and utilise capacity

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Transport Delivery Committee

Sub-committee of the WMCA Board, meets monthly and reports back on a regular basis (Forward Plan)

Provide oversight and visibility of the operational delivery for Transport for West Midlands and its partners

Advises on transport policy matters and discharges specified transport functions delegated by WMCA

Chaired by Cllr Richard Worrall (Walsall) Vice Chair is Cllr Philip Davies (Birmingham) WMCA also has an Overview & Scrutiny Committee

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Engagement

There is a lot of reference to public-private partnerships – but what about the voluntary/community (Third) sector and wider civil society? How could anyone get involved?

The West Midlands Civil Society Forum and West Midlands Voluntary & Community Sector Network are working together to ensure voice and influence in work of WMCA

The People’s Plan initiative is an example of deliberative democracy, enabling everyone to submit ideas, comment on suggestions, and help set priorities for the region

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Over to you…

Questions for discussion:WHAT are the key transport issues

facing the West Midlands?HOW might we look to get involved

with and influence this agenda?WHO should be involved with taking

this forward? (you and who else!)