Issue details

Bus Subsidy Review

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

Documents

  • Bus Subsidy Review