Bus Service Improvement Plan/Bus Grant: Approval of £1.61m to continue the enhancement of commercial services 2025/26

April 8, 2026 Executive Director of Transport (Officer) Approved View on council website

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Summary

The Executive Director of Transport approved the spend of up to £1.61m BSIP/Bus Grant to continue the enhancement of commercial bus services in 2025/2026. This decision was made on 8th April 2026. The enhancements include revised routes, increased frequency for service 172, m2, T1, and Y1/Y2, with a contingency fund.

Full council record

Decision

That the Director of Infrastructure:

1)    Approved the spend of up to £1.61m BSIP/Bus Grant to continue the enhancement of commercial services in 2025/2026.

The Executive Director of Transport is ratifying this decision now in order to complete payment to the operators.

Supporting Documents

Bus Service Improvement Plan Bus Grant.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date8 Apr 2026