Appendix B: Information for different notices

Notice issued by LTA on their intention to make a franchising framework

1. The notice issued by the LTA when consulting about their proposed franchising framework must contain the following information:
   • A description of the proposed franchising framework, which includes a map of the area to which the framework relates
   • A statement from the LTA that considers the framework will contribute to the implementation of their relevant general policies, and
   • Stating where copies of the consultation documents listed in Section 13G (5) of the 2001 Act may be viewed.

Notice issued by the TC to convene a panel

2. The notice issued by the TC must include:
   • The name of the LTA seeking approval for their proposal
   • Description of their proposal
   • Where the proposal is to make a franchising framework, including an electronic link to the documents that are specified in section 13I(3) of the 2001 Act
   • A statement explaining that a panel will be formed to consider whether to approve the proposal and that persons may ask to present oral evidence to the panel, and
   • A statement explaining that a request to present oral evidence must –
     • be made in writing within the period of 28 days beginning with the day after the date the notice is issued by the TC, and
     • Includes a summary of the oral evidence which the person wishes to present.

The notice should also include the postal address of the TC.

Notice issued by the approval panel for Evidence Sessions

3. The notice issued by the panel must include the following information:
   • The date, time, and location of the oral evidence session, and
   • The notice should be in at least one newspaper circulating in the area to which the proposal relates.

The notice needs to be given to: -

• The LTA seeking approval of the proposal
• Any person from whom the panel has invited evidence in accordance with regulation 10 of the 2024 Regulations, and
• Any person who has submitted a request to give oral evidence in accordance with regulation 9(1) of the 2024 Regulations.

Notice issued by LTA to make a franchising framework

4. The notice issued by the LTA must state:
   • That the LTA has made the franchising framework, and
   • It must state where a copy of the framework may be viewed.

Notice issued by the LTA when Entering into franchise agreements

5. The notice issued by the LTA must state:
   • The local services to be provided under the franchise agreement(s)
   • The date or dates on which the franchising framework is, in so far as it relates to the local services to be provided under the franchising agreement to come into operation, and
   • The duration of the franchising agreement.

All notices sent to operators should be sent to the postal address contained in the PSV operator’s licence (as opposed to the head office).

Notice issued by LTA to postpone commencement of a franchising framework

6. The notice issued by the LTA must state:
   • That the LTA has postponed the franchising framework in so far as it relates to the coming into operation of a local service under 13K(5)(b), and
   • The new date on which the franchising framework is to come into effect in respect of that service.

Notice issued by TC to vary or revoke a proposed franchising framework

7. The notice issued by the TC must state:
   • The name of the LTA seeking approval for their proposal
   • Description of their proposal to vary or revoke the framework
   • Where an electronic link to the application provided by the LTA under section 13N(2)(b) of the 2001 Act, including the following documents as applicable:
     • The new assessment
     • The report of the auditor on the new assessment
     • A summary of the responses received to the consultation carried out under section 13G of the 2001 Act in respect of the new assessment and any action (other than modifications under section 13H) that was taken to address the responses, and
     • A description and explanation of any modifications made to the framework as it is proposed to be varied under section 13H of the Act
     • That representation may be made to the TC in relation to the proposed variation or revocation,
     • The period within which such representations may be made
     • A statement explaining that a panel will be formed to consider whether to approve the proposal and that persons may ask to present oral evidence to the panel,
     • A statement explaining that a request to present oral evidence must –
       • be made in writing within the period of 28 days beginning with the day after the date the notice is issued by the TC, and
       • Includes a summary of the oral evidence which the person wishes to present.