Purpose

This report sets out the background to the production of the Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen joint Bus Service Improvement Plan and subsequent revisions.

This report seeks approval of the 2024 update to the Bus Service Improvement Plan to be submitted to Department for Transport by 12 June 2024. The release of Bus Service Improvement Plan funding for 2024/25 is dependent on the submission of a revised document before the 12 June deadline.

The current draft plan is attached at Appendix 'A'.

Decision

The Cabinet approved the recommendation(s) as set out in the report.

This decision be implemented immediately for the purposes of Standing Order C28 as any delay could adversely affect the execution of the county council's responsibilities. The reason for this is to ensure the Bus Service Improvement Plan is submitted to the Department for Transport by 12 June 2024.