Public Transport Consortium SIG
The Public Transport Consortium (PTC) is a Special Interest Group within the Local Government Association. The group promotes public transport issues on behalf of local authorities ouside of metropolitan areas, supporting effective local decisions on public transport for the benefit of local citizens. Its main aims are to support:
- Understanding of the transport issues affecting member authorities
- Development of legislation that recognises non-metropolitan areas
- Appropriate allocation of resources
The PTC has the power and influence to have an effective impact at a national, regional and local level through:
- Direct lobbying and influence of government and ministers
- Engaging key partners including transport operators and other agencies
- Raising awareness of emerging policy issues
- Sharing best practice
For more information about the PTC please contact:
- Chair: Cllr Derek Bateman - Phone: 01244 972114 (office), 0151 355 6575 (home), 07802 583909 (mobile), Email: Derek.Bateman@cheshire.gov.uk, Fax: 01244 348645
- Secretary: Richard Turley - Phone: 01244 973478, Email: Richard.Turley@cheshire.gov.uk