Project Approvals - Bus Reform Fleet Provision
July 30, 2026 In call-in window 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 Combined Authority Board approved the Bus Reform – Fleet Provision scheme for Rounds 1 and 2 to proceed through Decision Point 4 and commence Activity 5. The Board approved additional funding of £90,347,136, bringing the total approval to £121,526,206, with estimated total scheme costs up to £265,821,038. Future approvals will follow the assurance pathway, approval route, and tolerances outlined in the Business Case Summary.
Full council record
Decision
RESOLVED: – That the Combined Authority Board, subject to conditions, and with reference to paragraphs 4.22 and 4.23 of the report:
- Approved that the Bus Reform – Fleet Provision scheme, for Rounds 1 and 2, proceeded through Decision Point 4 (Full Business Case) and that work commenced on Activity 5 (Delivery).
- Approved the Combined Authority’s additional funding of £90,347,136, taking the total approval to £121,526,206. The estimated total scheme costs were up to £265,821,038.
- Approved that future approvals were made in accordance with the assurance pathway, approval route and tolerances as set out in the Business Case Summary attached to the report.
Related Meeting
Combined Authority Board - Thursday, 30 July 2026 - 11.00 am on July 30, 2026
Supporting Documents
Details
| Reference | Call-ins0 |
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Effective from | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |