Steering Committee

Terms of Reference for Strategic Steering Group

DfT governance requirements:

“A small strong and independent steering group comprising senior knowledgeable people capable of providing independent challenge to the secretariat on the direction and progress of the programme”.

Purpose of group

• Interface with RoadSafe project owner and stakeholder group chairman to review effectiveness of current activities
• Provide a sounding board for future initiatives
• Provide strategic guidance on corporate work related road safety needs
• Support the expansion of the Driving for Better Business Programme
• Identify additional group Members
• Act as custodians of the Driving for Better Business brand and its use by associated organisations.

Composition of the group

Chaired by John Lewis, chief executive BVRLA and member of The Motorists' Forum.

 With representives of:

  • ACFO
  • BT Fleet
  • BVRLA
  • CBI
  • Centrica
  • Road Safety Minister (DfT)
  • RoadSafe project owner and the Stakeholder Group chairman
  • TNT

Meeting frequency

• Two meetings each year