Decision details

(i)  to approve the scheme in Appendix 1, subject to the calculations in recommendation (ii) below;

(ii)  to reimburse bus operators at a percentage rate plus an amount per generated journey, in accordance with the guidance given by the Department for Transport using their reimbursement calculator; and

(iii)  to delegate to the Director, Place following consultation with the Cabinet Member for Environment and Transport to agree the final reimbursement rate for bus operators and to do anything necessary to secure participation in the Scheme including the service of Notices, including but not limited to Participation Notices, and the management/determination of Appeals either to the Council or the DfT as appropriate.

To enable the Council to comply with the statutory requirement to serve bus operators with the minimum 4 months notice of the proposed Concessionary Fares Scheme for 2015-16.

It is statutory requirement that the Council has to publish details of its proposed scheme in advance of the scheme introduction on 1 April 2015. The final decision on any changes to the local enhancements will be made at Council in February 2015 following the Council setting its budget.

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