Issue - meetings

Funding applications have been received from voluntary sector bodies for the provision of community transport services in 2015-16. This Report gives details of those applications with recommendations on the allocation of funding.

Councillor Caroline Roberts introduced the item.  She referred to paragraph 5.3 which showed that journeys were up 5.9% and the cost per passenger mile had fallen.  She assured Bleddyn Phillips that his points would be considered by the Divisional Director who was being given delegated authority to make some changes to the funding during the year if appropriate.

She moved the proposals.

Councillor Paul Crossley seconded the proposal.  He very much appreciated the volunteer drivers who kept the service going.

On a motion from Councillor Caroline Roberts, seconded by Councillor Paul Crossley, it was

RESOLVED (unanimously)

(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.