Officer Decisions (archive)
- Dave Black
Summary of Matter or Issue Requiring Decision:
Notice of intent to form a local bus services Enhanced Partnership & Scheme.
Decision Taken:
Devon County Council gave approval to proceed with the development of an Enhanced Partnership. The commencement of this is confirmed through this notice of the intention to prepare an Enhanced Partnership Plan and accompanying Enhanced Partnership Schemes, as required and set out in section 138F of the Transport Act 2000.
This is the first mandatory step in the Bus Back Better bidding process. The initial high level “Bus Services Improvement Plan (BSIP)” is due to go to Cabinet in October prior to submission to the DfT. Following this there will be a period of consultation and a Scrutiny Masterclass to canvas the wider opinions and options. Submission of the Enhanced Partnership & Scheme will be due in Spring 2022; the BSIP will remain a working document.
Summary of Reason(s) for Decision Taken:
Summary of Alternatives or Options considered and rejected:
Details of any conflict of interest and dispensation granted to the Officer taking the decision or by any Member of the Council in delegating responsibility for any specific express delegation:
None.
Contact for enquiries/further information:
Damien Jones, Head of Transport Co-ordination Service Damien.jones@devon.gov.uk / Tel: 01392 383000
Decision Date:
29 June 2021
A copy of this decision and any supporting documentation considered by the Officer taking this decision may also be made available or inspection by the public at the Council’s Offices or posted upon payment of any copying and postage charges. Any member of the public wishing to take up either of these options is asked to please ring 01392 382888 or email: members.services@devon.gov.uk