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Five new members appointed to the board of the British Transport Police Authority

29th July 2013

Five new members appointed to the board of the British Transport Police Authority

The British Transport Police Authority has announced 5 new members. The appointment of 5 new board members to the British Transport Police Authority (BTPA) was announced by Transport Minister Simon Burns today (29 July 2013), strengthening the effectiveness of the authority. The new board members will take up their appointments from September for an initial…

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Policing plans published

1st May 2013

Policing plans published

BTPA has published British Transport Police’s objectives for the next policing year, which runs between 1 April 2013 and 31 March 2014. The policing plan covers BTP’s national objectives across England, Scotland and Wales, as well as local targets for the force’s seven operational areas. This year, BTPA is collecting all the national and area…

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BTPA advertises for five new members

24th March 2013

BTPA advertises for five new members

BTPA advertises for five new members circa £15k, 30 days p.a. for four years The Secretary of State for Transport is seeking to appoint up to five members who can enhance the work of the Authority through their skills, knowledge and experience. Four members with knowledge of rail industry interests You will have had experience…

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BTPA advertises for Welsh member

21st March 2013

BTPA advertises for Welsh member

BTPA advertises for new Welsh member circa £15k, 30 days p.a. for four years Cliciwch yma ar gyfer y Gymraeg The Secretary of State for Transport is seeking to appoint a Member with knowledge of Welsh rail passenger interests who can enhance the work of BTPA through their skills, knowledge and experience. You will need…

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BTPA agrees 2013/14 budget

13th December 2012

BTPA agrees 2013/14 budget

British Transport Police Authority (BTPA) today agreed the first year of its medium-term financial plan, which sets the police force’s budget for the forthcoming year. The budget for BTPA and BTP in 2013/14 will increase from £198.8m in the previous year, a net increase of 1.8%. The overall charge BTPA will be levying to Train and…

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