Purpose

This report provides an update on the development of proposals for a future franchised bus network. It seeks Cabinet support to advance to the next phase, which includes detailed planning and the commencement of stakeholder and public engagement activities.

Decision

(a)       That Cabinet supports the request to advance to detailed planning and stakeholder engagement; and

(b)       That Cabinet supports the process of future engagement with Members.

(c)        That Cabinet support the Aspirational Position but also request that Welsh Government utilises this opportunity to allow possible nationalisation of our bus network by allowing Local Authorities to run their own bus company, allowing money to stay within our communities and reducing profits being drained from Wales.