Decision details

To consider applications from community transport providers for funding to support the provision of services in 2015-16

(1) To APPROVE the funding proposals, subject to decision of the Council on the budget for 2015-16.

(2) To DELEGATE authority to the Divisional Director for Environmental Services to reallocate funds, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Transport, from approved projects that become unviable owing to the level of funding allocated or to a change in circumstances of the applicant group, should such situations arise during the year.

The recommended awards will ensure the continuation of existing community transport services and will help the Council meet its objectives.

The Council’s Public Transport Team has considered the applications against set criteria and assessed value for money by comparing the cost per trip of comparable schemes, based on the information that applicants provide.

One scheme applied for funding in excess of the current level (allowing for inflation) but it is recommended that the funding they receive be maintained at the current level with a small increase to allow for inflation. The scheme concerned has been advised of the recommendation and confirm that the recommended award would not give rise to a substantial curtailment of the services they currently provide.

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