Franchising and Bus Reform Pilot Study

September 29, 2026 Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Committee) Approved View on council website

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Summary

The Sustainable Growth and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Cornwall Council resolved on 29 September 2026 to recommend to the Cabinet Member for Transport that the commencement of the statutory process to undertake a full Franchising Assessment be approved, subject to the committee's comments. The committee also recommended approval for the universal inclusion of all local bus services in Cornwall Council’s required designation of Socially Necessary Local Services based on the Winter 2026 timetable, subject to their comments.

Full council record

Decision

It was moved by Councillor Mitchell and seconded by Councillor Clegg and

RESOLVED to recommend to Cabinet Member for Transport:

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

Supporting Documents

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

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date29 Sep 2026