Making the franchising framework

Once the panel has approved an LTA’s franchising proposals, the authority must make the franchising framework within 6 months after the date of approval.

It is for each LTA to determine how to obtain the appropriate internal approval to make the franchising framework (e.g. whether it requires a plenary decision by the full authority, a decision made via report to Committee, or via the department leading on the franchise development).

Notice

Under section 13K(3) of the 2001 Act, the LTA has within 14 days to give notice that they have ‘made’ their franchising framework. They must: -

(a) give notice of their having made the framework in such a manner as they consider appropriate for bringing the notice to the attention of persons in their area, and

(b) send a copy of the framework to the TC.

Information on what should be included in the notice can be found in Appendix B.