Adur & Worthing Councils Joint Overview & Scrutiny Committee (JOSC) meeting on Thursday 22nd September

At this public meeting, agenda item 6, will review Southern Rail ticket office closures and general levels of service, with representatives from Southern Rail / Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR),  RMT Trade Union and Brighton Line Commuters group present.

The Committee also wish to discuss the recent problems with the general level of rail services being provided by Southern Rail which are adversely affecting local residents, businesses and visitors to the area.

JOSC have the ability to review public services and make recommendations only with a view to influencing outcomes. JOSC, however, does not have the power to make the rail company act in a particular way. As part of its fact finding/investigative role, JOSC will have the opportunity to put questions to GTR/Southern Rail representatives and to the RMT representatives.

The meeting is open to the public without prior arrangement but places are only available on a first come basis.  Doors open to the public at 6pm, with the meeting starting promptly at 6.30pm.

Public question time is limited to 30 minutes only and all public questions must be submitted in writing no later than two days before the meeting to mark.lowe@adur-worthing.gov.uk.