Lib Dem leader urges George Ferguson to back plan to kickstart Bristol Metro
BRISTOL’S new Liberal Democrat leader, Tim Kent, is urging Mayor George Ferguson to back a £7 million plan to kickstart the Greater Bristol Metro.
The multi-million-pound project will see stations reopened and half-hourly services across the city.
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Tim Kent
But Mr Kent warns that the Joint Transport Executive Committee (JTEC) - made up of local councils, including Mayor Ferguson for Bristol - must first agree a £7m scheme to prepare a business case.
“This will unlock crucial government funding of up to £100 million,” he says.
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“If we want to keep the Metro plan on track, we have to agree the spend on the technical business case.
“On behalf of the Liberal Democrat group on Bristol City Council, I urge the Mayor to continue the work that the previous administration led on.
“I urge the Mayor to back the report on this and commit the council to the work proposed.
“Nearly £7 million of spending from the four local councils will be needed for the business case.
“But this could unlock up to £100 million of infrastructure improvements and deliver a new line to Portishead, Henbury and up to 10 new stations.
“This is the Mayor's first real test and we hope he will do as pledged and put Bristol 1st.”
Comments
by J12345678
Wednesday, December 12 2012, 2:23AM
“Let's see. £7M for Tim's friends, report by 2017? A decade to think about it (as per Bristol's snail pace). First add on a few 0's for their time and shareholder profit. So let's expect £1BN project arriving in 2050. Expect it's £100 to travel each stop. And still no Oyster scheme.”
by KBillies
Tuesday, December 11 2012, 7:40PM
“Tim Kent.
A rising star and impressive performer.”
by smoosername
Tuesday, December 11 2012, 1:17PM
“Sorry who is this Tim Kent person?
Don't think he is anyone important now and can be safely ignored.”
by matic_113
Tuesday, December 11 2012, 1:08PM
“7m for a business case? More like 100k kent. you have fantastic businesses and voluntary groups that will help you for free. you have also the new census data to help you.”
by bristolguy
Tuesday, December 11 2012, 1:07PM
“If he puts the people of Bristol first, it will be more than Tim Kent ever did, unless u happened to live in Whitchurch.”
by PortisheadAH1
Tuesday, December 11 2012, 12:59PM
“I wonder if unlocking £100 million is sufficient for North Somerset Council Executive Members Cllr Ap Rees and Nigel Ashton to change their minds on an ITA?”