Independent Review of Bus Franchising Implementation – KD2025/051

June 25, 2026 Audit and Governance Committee (Committee) Approved View on council website

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Summary

The Audit and Governance Committee noted an update on the administration of the ethical framework and code of conduct, and made recommendations for updates to the Constitution and the Gifts and Hospitality Policy. The committee also noted a letter from the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman. The Transport Committee noted an independent review into bus franchising implementation pathways and a strategic delivery plan. The committee recommended delegating authority to the Assistant Director Public Transport to procure consultant and contractor services for bus franchising implementation. The Audit and Governance Committee reviewed and recommended updated Terms of Reference for the committee to the Combined Authority Board.

Supporting Documents

Terms of Reference Report.pdf
Appendix A Proposed Changes to Audit and Governance Committee Terms of Reference.pdf
Terms of Reference Report.pdf
Appendix A Proposed Changes to Audit and Governance Committee Terms of Reference.pdf
Appendix A- Independent Review of Implementation Pathways for Bus Franchising - final report to CPCA.pdf
Bus Franchising Independent Review into Bus Franchising Implementation Pathways Strategic Delivery .pdf
Appendix A - Chapter 16.pdf
Appendix D Policies and Protocols Annex 2 Gifts and Hospitality Protocol Current.pdf
Appendix E Draft Gifts and Hospitality Policy for the Mayor Elected Members and Co-Opted Members.pdf
Code of Conduct and Complaints Update.pdf
Appendix C CPCA Register of Members Pecuniary Interests and Other Interests May 2026.pdf
Appendix B LGA Model Councillor Code of Conduct.pdf
Appendix F 2025-26 Annual Review Letter from Local Government Social Care Ombudsman.pdf
Appendix B LGA Model Councillor Code of Conduct.pdf
Code of Conduct and Complaints Update.pdf
Appendix A - Chapter 16.pdf
Appendix D Policies and Protocols Annex 2 Gifts and Hospitality Protocol Current.pdf
Appendix F 2025-26 Annual Review Letter from Local Government Social Care Ombudsman.pdf
Appendix C CPCA Register of Members Pecuniary Interests and Other Interests May 2026.pdf
Appendix E Draft Gifts and Hospitality Policy for the Mayor Elected Members and Co-Opted Members.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date25 Jun 2026
Expected date15 Jul 2026
Originally due15 Jul 2026
Lead officerAndrew Highfield