[F113EAssessment of proposed franchising frameworkS
(1)A local transport authority which propose to make a franchising framework covering the whole or any part of their area must prepare an assessment of the proposed framework.
(2)The assessment must—
(a)set out how, and to what extent, the local transport authority consider the making of the proposed framework will contribute to the implementation of their relevant general policies,
(b)compare the making of the proposed framework to one or more other courses of action available to them to implement those policies,
(c)describe the expected effect of the proposed framework on any areas which are adjacent to the area of the framework,
(d)set out—
(i)how they intend to operate the proposed framework, and
(ii)the extent to which they consider that they will be able to secure that local services are operated under franchise agreements,
(e)set out their analysis of the financial implications for them of making the proposed framework,
(f)set out how they propose to review the effectiveness of the proposed framework once it is made.
(3)The assessment may include such other matters as the local transport authority think fit.
(4)In preparing an assessment under this section, a local transport authority must seek views about the proposed franchising framework from operators who, at the time of the assessment being prepared, are providing local services in the area to which the proposed framework relates.
(5)The Scottish Ministers must issue guidance in relation to the preparation of an assessment under this section, and that guidance may, in particular, include guidance about methods to be used when assessing a proposed framework.]
Textual Amendments
F1Pt. 2 Ch. 2 substituted for ss. 13-27 and cross-heading (4.12.2023) by Transport (Scotland) Act 2019 (asp 17), ss. 38(2), 130(2) (with s. 126); S.S.I. 2023/250, sch.