Issue - decisions
Withdrawal of revenue funding for Supported Services
27/01/2023 - Withdrawal of revenue funding for Supported Services
It is agreed that:
- The reasons for the cessation of revenue funding for supported
services be noted
- Notice be given to the bus operators of the services in question,
informing them that financial support for this purpose from the
Council will be withdrawn from 1st April 2023.
- Further investigation into alternative sources of funding be
undertaken, with a view to trying to facilitate the continuation of
the services, subject to demand.
It is also recommended that the Transport Service:
- Maintain and enhance ongoing dialogue with the bus operators, via
the Enhanced Partnership and all appropriate channels.
- Undertake ongoing network reviews in order to support all
subsequent service related decisions.
- Revise the Slough BSIP with a focus on supported services
implications and any new projects or schemes that will be of
benefit in this area.
- Commit to establishing or enhancing working relationships with
all the relevant stakeholders, specifically the Local Access Forum,
Disability Forum, and any other relevant neighbourhood group.
- Continue actively aligning Public Transport policy with all
related policies, including the Local Transport Plan (LTP4), the
Local Plan, the BSIP (all under review), Low Emission Strategy and
the Carbon Strategy.
A copy of the full decision is available on request from
democracy@slough.gov.uk