To
determine whether to replace the terminated borough/district
Quality Bus Partnerships with Local Focus Groups administered by
the boroughs/districts rather than Kent County Council
(KCC).
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development
Decision published: 19/02/2024
Effective from: 27/02/2024
Decision:
That
1.
A local bus focus group be created to allow for
interaction and work on strategic issues with bus
operators;
2.
Delegated authority be given to the Head of Spatial
Planning and Economic Development, in consultation with the Cabinet
Member for Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development, to
commit the monies received from the Local Authority Bus Subsidy
(Revenue) Grant, totalling £39,766, in accordance with the
grant funding agreement as outlined in point 2.4 of the report;
and
3.
An update be provided to the Planning Infrastructure
and Economic Development Committee after at least two meetings of
the local bus focus group have taken place.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Tom Gilbert
