To consider the outcome of a full network
review of the council's subsidised local bus services and to
recommend changes to Council to support budget setting for 2026/27
as well as informing the Medium Term Financial Plan.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward;
Decision status: For Determination
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 18/06/2025
Decision due: 17 Dec 2025 by Cabinet
Decision due: 24 Feb 2026 by Council
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Climate Response, Environment and Energy, Leader of the Council and Chair of Cabinet
Lead director: Chief Operations Officer
Contact: John McVey, Passenger Transport and Accessibility Manager Email: john.mcvey@bcpcouncil.gov.uk, Richard Pincroft, Head of Transportation inc. Sustainable Transport Email: richard.pincroft@bcpcouncil.gov.uk.
Consultation process
Public consultation 16 June to 27 July 2025.
On-line plus on-bus paper surveys.
Consultees
Bus Passengers
Bus Passenger Representative Organisations (including groups
representing older people and people with disabilities)
Schools
Bus Operators
Neighbouring authorities