The Panel considered a report recommending it to establish a Working Group to guide the emerging Bus Strategy.
In 2011, a reduction in available bus subsidy budget was proposed. Following wide consultation the decision was taken not to reduce services. It was further agreed that a review of the Bus Strategy was needed to inform future financial support. The decision was supported by the Overview and Scrutiny Working Group which had been set-up to review the budget reduction proposals.
In its recommendations, the Working Group proposed that the Bus Strategy should be updated and reviewed. To be able to implement the Bus Strategy for April 2014, a draft strategy would need to be developed by May 2013.
The Panel agreed that: