Community Transport (Transport Levy): To continue to fund Community Transport to at least April 2027
October 29, 2026 Director of Bus Operations (Officer) Key decision Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Director of Bus Operations approved an increase in Transport Levy grants for Community Transport schemes totalling £266,910.59 to cover operations for the final six months of the 2026/2027 financial year. This decision was made on 29/10/2026. The Director also approved the delay of the "Delivery of Community Transport" milestone from 30 September 2026 to 31 March 2027 for all such grants.
Full council record
Decision
That the Director of Bus Operations:
- Approves increase in Transport Levy grants for Community Transport schemes listed below, totalling £266,910.59, to cover operations for the final 6 months of the 2026/2027 financial year. Values are listed in the table below.
- Approves delay of “Delivery of Community Transport” milestone from 30 Sep 2026 to 31 March 2027 for all such grants.
Table 1. Existing Community Transport schemes with 6 months of costs
Community Transport Operator
Anticipated 6-month cost
Oct 2026 - Mar 2027
Brighton & Hove Community Transport
£153,000.00
Four Towns & Vale Link Community Transport
£58,911.85
Inns Court Community & Family Centre
£50,115.95
Shopmobility (S Gloucestershire)
£899.64
Wellow Community Bus
£2,657.15
West of England Rural Network
£1,326.00
Grant Total
£266,910.59
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 29 Oct 2026 |