Decision

Transforming Public Buses and Community Transport Full Business Case

That Cabinet:

(a)    Approves the Full Business Case and endorses the integrated transport programme.

(b)    Approves the phased implementation of the six intervention packages set out in the Full Business Case.

(c)    Approves the programme investment profile, recognising that delivery of individual interventions would remain subject to available funding, budget setting processes and any future business case approvals where required.

(d)    Authority be delegated to the Executive Director for Economy and Environment, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Place Services, to oversee implementation of the approved programme.

Reason for the decision

To approve the Full Business Case and associated investment programme, providing a clear framework for the long-term transformation of public, community and specialist transport, enabling implementation to proceed and supporting the delivery of a more integrated, accessible and financially sustainable transport system.