Decision
Analysis
outcome: Approved allocation of £0.100million from the Warwickshire Bus Service Improvement Delivery Plan 2025-26 programme to Shipston Link
summary: Allocation of funding for a new minibus for rural transport provision
topline: The Cabinet has decided to allocate funding for a new minibus for rural transport provision
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves allocation of public funds and may impact other transport services in the area
affected_stakeholders: ["Shipston Link", "Local residents", "Other transport service providers"]
contentiousness_score: 6
political_party_relevance: No mention of political parties or political influence on the decision
URL: https://democracy.warwickshire.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1068
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose: Proposed £0.100million partnership contribution to Shipston Link towards the cost of a fully accessible vehicle, which would be funded by Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) Capital Funding for 2025-26 grant monies held by the Council.
Content: Resolved That Cabinet 1) Approves the allocation of £0.100million from the Warwickshire Bus Service Improvement Delivery Plan 2025-26 programme to Shipston Link as a 50% contribution towards the procurement of a new minibus for rural transport provision; and 2) Delegates authority to the Executive Director for Communities to enter into any contracts and agreements considered necessary to implement recommendation 1 on terms and conditions acceptable to the Executive Director for Resources.
Date of Decision: September 4, 2025