Hucknall? that's not in Rushcliffe

Phase 1 of the Nottingham tram system, to Hucknall and Phoenix Park has won awards and is recognised as the most successful in the UK. Quite rightly councillors and ex-councillors of all parties are proud to have been part of this, which is a fine example of Conservatives, Labour Party members and Liberal Democrats from several authorities working together.

Until this morning this was overseen by a committee consisting of officers and elected members from both the City and the County Councils as well as certain community groups such as Pedals and the Campaign for Better Transport. However, Ms Cutts has, apparantly without consultation, withdrawn from this committee (4 places). As an act of Parliament set up this arrangement and governs the operation, including finance of the group this may lead her into deep water. This also means that the County have no responsibility for a major transport infratructure to the only fully integrated rail hub in Nottinghamshire. Why should the City have to worry about Hucknall, it's not in the their area? Why should they worry if the link buses to the estates don't link? Why should they worry if the tramstop is vandalised? After all the leader of the County Council obviously doesn't care.