Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: February 18, 2025

Purpose: In response to the projected revenue budget monitoring 2024/25 overspend position (as at month 6), the Streetscene & Transportation portfolio has been required to produce a list of measures within an action plan to improve the financial position by the end of the financial year. The review of the Ring and Ride Service is included within the action plan.

Content: (a)       That the eligibility criteria for the Community Ring and Ride Service be approved and the need to robustly apply the policy as outlined in the report be endorsed;   (b)       That the withdrawal of the Ring and Ride service for those users who do not meet the eligibility criteria be approved, noting that adequate notice will be provided and signposting to alternative means of transport, such as the Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service (NEPTS) provided by the Welsh Ambulance Service and NHS or to community transport (where available); and   (c)        That the annual registration fee and charges for the service to be increased to achieve a balanced budget position be approved, and that an annual review of the service takes place to ensure that the service continues to ensure value for money.