Tyne and Wear
Passenger Transport Authority

1.

Apologies for Absence

2.

Declarations of Interest

Members are reminded of their responsibility to declare interests in any matter under consideration at this meeting.   They should declare whether the interest is personal or prejudicial.   If the interest is prejudicial, members must withdraw from the meeting during the consideration of the matter.   If the interest is personal, members should consider whether or not it is appropriate to remain in the meeting during the consideration of the matter.

Members should complete the appropriate form and hand it to the Clerk before leaving the meeting.   A blank form can be obtained from the Clerk at the meeting.

3.

Minutes of meeting held on 29 January 2004

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4.

Concessionary Travel Scheme for 2004/5

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5.

Social Inclusion Pilot Projects

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6.

Best Value Update on Statutory Guidance

14

7.

PTA Scrutiny Advisory Committee – 2004/05 Budget (PDF Format, 125Kb)

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8.

Annual Meeting of the Passenger Transport Authority

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9.

Rate of Increase of Members Allowances 2004/05

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10.

New Tyne Crossing Update

Members are requested to note the intention to circulate a report on a supplementary agenda in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government (Access to Information) Act 1985.

11.

Exclusion of Press and Public

12.

Membership of the Nexus Board

(NOT FOR PUBLICATION:   PERSONAL DETAILS:   EMPLOYEE/OFFICE HOLDERS)

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