URL: https://iow.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=686

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: To seek approval of the Concessionary Travel Scheme and to delegate authority to the Strategic Director of Community Services to negotiate the reimbursement arrangements.

Content: That approval be given to continue with the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme (ENCTS) on the direct reimbursement principles, ensuring that local bus operators should be no better or worse off as a result of the Scheme and that reimbursements shall be determined by the number of concessionary travel journeys undertaken on the relevant operator’s local bus services.   That approval be given to maintain the existing discretionary enhancements as detailed in this report for the next financial year 2025/2026.   And that delegated authority be given to the Strategic Director of Community Services, in consultation with the Section 151 Officer, to prepare and implement the Concessionary Fares Scheme reimbursement arrangements for the 2025/26 financial year.  

Date of Decision: January 9, 2025