A number of transport functions were delegated by the North East Leadership Board to the Transport North East Committee, and then to the Tyne and Wear Sub-Committee in respect of the area of the Tyne and Wear constituent authorities.
The Tyne and Wear Sub-Committee advised the Transport North East Committee on local needs and priorities and provided a local focus for delivery of transport functions. The Sub-Committee also took responsibility for delivery of local programmes, determination of local priorities and co-ordination of highway management functions with partner agencies.