Purpose

To provide an update on the funding
arrangements for local bus services through the Bus Network Grant
provided by Welsh Government and to inform members of the available
options to address the £270k shortfall for local bus services
in Flintshire, as well as a further pressure of £47k to
address the shortfall of the Bus Network Grant across the wider
north Wales region.

Content

(a)      
That the proposals within the report be recognised and
supported;
 

(b)       That Cabinet be made
aware that any delays incurred will represent budget pressures for
Streetscene and Transportation and the authority in 2025/26;
and
 

(c)        That the
requirement to allow 56 days’ notice to the Traffic
Commission (78 days for services into England) for any changes
and/or termination of bus services be noted.