Decision details

Cllr Nigel Moor, Cabinet Member for Environment and Planning, sought consent to negotiate and enter into a three year fixed rate agreement with Stagecoach West Ltd.

Having considered all of the information, including known proposals, alternative options and reasons for recommendations, Cabinet noted the report and,

RESOLVED to:

Delegate authority to the Lead Commissioner – Communities and Infrastructure, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Environment and Planning, to:

1.    Negotiate the terms of a 3 year fixed rate agreement with Stagecoach West Ltd, commencing on 1 April 2020, under which Stagecoach shall receive the statutory reimbursement of  fares that would otherwise be payable in respect of passengers it carries holding an English National Concessionary Travel Scheme (ENTCS) pass; and

2.    Enter into such agreement provided the above-mentioned negotiations are successful, meets core requirements and is within budget.