Agenda and minutes

Members are asked to declare any interests in the items under consideration and in doing so state:

(1) the type of interest concerned either a

(a)   personal interest

(b)   prejudicial interest

(c)    disclosable pecuniary interest (DPI)

and

(2) the nature of the interest concerned

If any member requires advice on declarations of interests, they are advised to contact the Head of Democratic Governance in advance of the meeting.

There were no declarations of interest on this occasion.

The Advisory Board resolved that under Section 100(A) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded from the meeting during consideration of the restricted minute within Item 3 ‘Minutes of the meeting held on 18 September 2018’ and the whole of Item 4 ‘Blackpool Transport Services Limited’ and Item 5 ‘Airport Management Company’, on the grounds that they would involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Act.

To agree the public and restricted minutes of the last meeting held on 18 September 2018 as a true and correct record.

(This item contains commercially sensitive information which is exempt from publication by virtue of Paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.)

The Advisory Board considered the minutes of the last meeting held on 18 September 2018, noting that there was a public and restricted version.

The Advisory Board agreed that the minutes be signed by the Chairman as a true and correct record.

To provide an update on the recent work of Blackpool Transport Services Limited including a summary of Quarter 1 performance for the period 1 April – 30 June 2018.

(This item contains commercially sensitive information which is exempt from publication by virtue of Paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.)

(The press and public were excluded prior to the consideration of this item as defined in paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.)

Ms Jane Cole, Managing Director, Blackpool Transport Services provided an overview of the company’s current position highlighting the success of the first ‘Park and Glide’, whereby cars parked at Squires Gate and used the tram to reach the main viewing areas of the Blackpool Air Show 2018. She also highlighted the excellent feedback received by the company from the operation of the Rail Replacement Bus Service.

The Advisory Board discussed the data in detail and agreed to note the performance and financial information provided by the company.

To receive a verbal update on the management of the Airport from Mr Alan Cavill, Director of Communications and Regeneration.

(This item contains commercially sensitive information which is exempt from publication by virtue of Paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.)

(The press and public were excluded prior to the consideration of this item as defined in paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.)

Mr Alan Cavill, Director of Regeneration and Communication updated the Advisory Board on the management of the Airport and its companies. He highlighted the work undertaken since the Airport was purchased and the progress made with regards to the governance arrangements in place.

The Advisory Board agreed to consider a more detailed update on the Airport Companies at its meeting in February 2019.

To note the date and time of the next meeting as Tuesday 20 November 2018, commencing at 3.00pm.

The Advisory Board noted the date and time of the next meeting as Tuesday, 20 November 2018, commencing at 3.00pm.