To approve an Enhanced Partnership Agreement
for Local Bus Services
Decision type: Key
Decision status: For Determination
Wards affected: None Specific;
Notice of proposed decision first published: 19/01/2022
Lead member: Executive Member for Active Travel, Transport and Highways - Paul Fishwick
Lead director: Director, Place and Growth - Giorgio Framalicco
Department: Place
Contact: Rebecca Brooks Email: rebecca.brooks@wokingham.gov.uk Tel: 0118 908 8302.
Consultation process
Statutory 28 day Operator Objection
Period
Statutory Stakeholder Consultation Period
Consultees
Enhanced Partnership Agreement
Reference Number: WBC1260
Explanation of 'on hold/withdrawn' items: This item has been deferred from 31 March Executive. The Department for Transport has acknowledged the complexities involved in developing an Enhanced Partnership (EP) Agreement, especially in relation to the impact of the Omicron Covid-19 variant. Local Transport Authorities are now advised that a new date will be provided for the submission of a full EP following the announcement of indicative funding.
Reason For Consideration: To gain approval for a legally binding agreement between the Council and local bus operators for the delivery of local bus services in the Borough