The latest news from BTPA.
BTPA advertises for Welsh member
21st March 2013
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…
BTPA agrees 2013/14 budget
13th December 2012
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…
Police and Crime Commissioners: candidate briefing
15th October 2012
British Transport Police Authority has today published a briefing document for Police and Crime Commissioner candidates to help them understand the role of BTPA and BTP in policing the railways. Elections for the first Police and Crime Commissioners in England and Wales are scheduled to take place on Thursday 15 November. BTPA was not affected…
BTPA advertises for Scottish member
14th June 2012
The Secretary of State for Transport is seeking to appoint a Member with Scottish interests who can enhance the work of the British Transport Police Authority through their skills, knowledge and experience. As someone representing the interests of persons in Scotland you will demonstrate an understanding of railway security and the British Transport Police. You…
Brian Phillpott is BTPA’s new deputy chair
1st April 2012
Brian Phillpott, a former Divisional Commander at the Metropolitan Police, was appointed today as the new deputy chairman of the British Transport Police Authority. “I am pleased to welcome Brian,” said Millie Banerjee, BTPA chairman. “He brings a combination of police and public sector governance experience to the Police Authority.” Brian Phillpott, who was appointed…