Councillor Trevor Muten

Concessionary Fares and Bus Service Improvement Plan Update

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 20th March, 2025 2.00pm - March 20, 2025

This report updates Cabinet on negotiations for fixed deals with bus operators in the city for the payment of concessionary fares. It also seeks approval to continue to deliver on the BSIP targets identified for the original 2021 bid document. BHCC was awarded a further £9,279,617 of grant funding for 2025-26, and a new programme of schemes is being developed with stakeholder engagement.

Recommendations Approved

Large Panel System Blocks Programme Update

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 20th March, 2025 2.00pm - March 20, 2025

This report updates on the work carried out to the blocks and the interim arrangements that are in place, while long term options are being reviewed

Recommendations Approved

Planned Maintenance Budget and Asset Management Fund Allocations and Education Capital Resources and Capital Investment Programme 2025-2026

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 20th March, 2025 2.00pm - March 20, 2025

This report recommends to Cabinet a capital programme for 2025/26 in respect of School Condition Allocation, Basic Need and High Needs Provision Capital Allocation funding. The report also seeks Cabinet approval for the annual revenue budget allocation and programme of maintenance, improvements and health & safety works for the Council’s operational property portfolio.

Recommendations Approved

School Admission Arrangements 2026-27

From: Special, Council - Thursday, 27th February, 2025 3.00pm - February 27, 2025

For Determination

Visitor Economy Strategy for Growth 2024 - 2034

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 13th February, 2025 2.00pm - February 13, 2025

This report seeks approval of the Visitor Economy Strategy for growth developed through the Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP) comprising BHCC, WSCC and ESCC

Recommendations Approved