To seek approval to continue to maintain
statutory concessionary travel reimbursement payments to local bus
service operators at pre-COVID levels in line with government
expectations. To note the government’s intent to implement a
concessionary travel recovery strategy at the start of the next
financial year (2022/23) which will allow Travel Concession
Authorities (TCAs) to return to making payments to meet the actual
patronage levels. Noting in the event the recovery strategy is
delayed reimbursement payments based on the current arrangement
would be continued.
Reason Key: Expenditure > £500,000;
Type: Information Only
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 16/11/2021
Considered on: 15 Nov 2021 by Overview and Scrutiny Board (Historic)
Considered on: 15 Dec 2021 by Cabinet
Considered on: 4 Jan 2022 by Council
Lead member: Portfolio Holder for Transport and Sustainability (to 01/11/2021)
Contact: John McVey, Passenger Transport and Accessibility Manager Email: john.mcvey@bcpcouncil.gov.uk.