The latest news from BTPA.
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…
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…