Individual Decision - Franchising and Bus Reform Pilot Study

October 14, 2026 Individual Decision Day, Portfolio Holder for Transport (Cabinet member) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

The Portfolio Holder for Transport decided on 14/10/2026 to approve the commencement of the statutory process for a full Franchising Assessment. The decision also approved the inclusion of all local bus services in Cornwall Council's designation of Socially Necessary Local Services based on the Winter 2026 timetable.

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Purpose

Report to present conclusions of initial government funded feasibility work into bus franchising in Cornwall and decide next steps.

Decision

Decision:

  1. That the commencement of the statutory process to undertake a full Franchising Assessment be approved.
  2. That the inclusion of all local bus services in the Cornwall Council’s required designation of Socially Necessary Local Services based on the Winter 2026 timetable be approved.

Supporting Documents

Individual Decision - Franchising and Bus Reform Pilot - Report.pdf
Individual Decision - Franchising and Bus Reform Pilot - Appendix 4.pdf
Individual Decision - Franchising and Bus Reform Pilot - Appendix 5.pdf
Individual Decision - Franchising and Bus Reform Pilot Appendix 2.pdf
Individual Decision - Franchising and Bus Reform Pilot Appendix 1.pdf
Individual Decision - Franchising and Bus Reform Pilot - Appendix 3.pdf
Individual Decision - Franchising and Bus Reform Pilot - Appendix 6.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date14 Oct 2026
Expected date14 Oct 2026
Originally due14 Oct 2026
Lead officerLesley Barlow, Rebecca Riley