The latest news from BTPA.
Standstill budget agreed by BTPA
13th January 2012
British Transport Police Authority (BTPA) today announced the police force’s budget for the forthcoming year will remain at 2011/12 levels. “In real terms this is a reduction,” said Millie Banerjee, BTPA chairman. “I am proud that the Authority has continued to control the cost of policing the railways. In order to achieve this we have had…
DfT advertises for deputy chair; new members
25th October 2011
The Transport Secretary is seeking to appoint a Deputy Chair and up to four additional members who can enhance the work of the British Transport Police Authority through their skills, knowledge and experience. BTPA exists to ensure the effective policing of Britain’s railways by the British Transport Police, setting its strategy and targets, and allocated…
New BTPA industry members
1st September 2011
Three leading members of the UK rail industry have today been appointed as new members of the British Transport Police Authority. All three will serve as members with knowledge of industry matters. Patrick Butcher has over 8 years experience in the transport industry joining the Board of Network Rail in 2009 as Group Finance Director…
Okosi becomes Director of Corporate Resources
26th August 2011
BTPA is delighted to announce the appointment of Francesca Okosi as British Transport Police’s first Director of Corporate Resources. In her new role she will assume accountability for all operational matters relating to the Support Services portfolio, including Finance, Corporate Services, Human Resources and ICT. Francesca joined BTP from East Thames Group, a social housing,…
BTPA member passes away
14th June 2011
It is with great regret that BTPA announces the death of James King, aged 60, member for passenger interests and Scotland. James passed away on Sunday 12 June. He had been a member of the Police Authority since its inception in 2004, including five years chairing the stakeholder relations committee. Under his watch, BTP became…