Bus Services Contracts
September 9, 2026 Director, Transport Services (Other) Key decision Approved 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 Chief Executive approved revenue support funding for Arriva Yorkshire to ensure bus network continuity during 2026. This decision was made on 13 August 2026. The approval aims to prevent network reductions and maintain the March 2024 baseline network.
The Assistant Director Legal, Governance, & Compliance approved amendments to the Constitution regarding the Members Allowance Scheme and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. This decision was made on 08 May 2026. A new section was inserted into the Members Allowance Scheme to reflect legislative changes enabling elected members to rejoin the LGPS.
The Combined Authority Board approved the establishment of a West Yorkshire Housing Investment Fund programme and endorsed potential funding of up to £334,620,000. This decision was made on 25 June 2026. Approvals included development funding of up to £10,000,000 and delegation to the Chief Executive for subsequent capital project business case approvals up to £20 million.
Full council record
Purpose
To extend bus service contracts.
Decision
Extend the contracts of bus services in Batch 679 (Calderdale area).
Alternative options considered
Option 1 - Not to award contracts which would have left communities without a bus service. Therefore, this option was rejected.
Supporting Documents
Details
| Reference | Call-ins0 |
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 9 Sep 2026 |
| Effective from | 21 Aug 2026 |
| Plan published | 2 Nov 2026 |
| Lead officer | Joanna Kilburn |