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operators of the services in question, informing them that financial support for this purpose from the Council will be withdrawn from 1st April 2023.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