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Decision details

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

RESOLVED

 

(a) that the main principles of a Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) to be

agreed in partnership with local bus companies be endorsed;

 

(b) that the forthcoming public consultation on the main recommendations within the County Council’s Bus Service Improvement Plan be approved;

 

(c) that the proposed bid to the Government of approximately £34m per year (revenue) and with a local contribution based on the emerging allocated revenue budget for 2022/23 be approved; and in addition, approval to a bid for £7.5m capital for bus priority measures with a local contribution from the Local Transport Plan given, subject to a further review of cost and approval by the County Treasurer and the Head of Planning, Transportation and Environment, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Climate Change, Environment and Transport; and

 

(d) that delegated authority be given the Head of Planning, Transportation and Environment, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Climate Change, Environment and Transport to make minor amendments to the Bus Service Improvement Plan following the consultation and response from the Department for Transport (DfT).

Reason Key: Strategic, Political or Financial Significance;

Divisions Affected: (All Divisions);

Other reasons / organisations consulted

Direct contact with stakeholders, elected County Councillors, and on-line with the public – method and timing of communication to be agreed

Consultees

High level stakeholders, County Councillors, Parish Councils, District Councils, other organisations and professional bodies

Contact: Dave Black, Head of Planning, Transportation and Environment Email: dave.black@devon.gov.uk.

Report author: Dave Black

Publication date: 14/10/2021

Date of decision: 13/10/2021

Decided at meeting: 13/10/2021 - Cabinet

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