Executive Director of Transport for West Midlands noted the outcome of negotiations with operators for the Network Support Grant subsidy scheme and the review of the Principles Assessment by the Subsidy Advice Unit. The Executive Director endorsed the approach detailed in the report and approved the implementation of the Network Support Grant subsidy scheme for the period 1 June 2026 to 31 March 2029, and the issuing of associated agreements to operators for grants to be awarded for the period 1 June 2026 to 30 November 2026.