Issue - meetings

To ensure the Council can cover costs and maintain efficient local bus service operations and delivery, it is proposed that the Council increase the charge for suspending a bus stop.

It is proposed that the bus stop suspension charge increases from the current level of £150 (maximum two-day charge) to £175 per day for a maximum three-day charge. It is also proposed that a new charge of £600 per stop per day be introduced if works take place at any bus stop without prior authorisation.

This change will help the Council to grow a sustainable economy so everyone can benefit, enable a greener future, and ensure no one is left behind.

The Cabinet Member agreed to:

1.    Increase the charge to suspend a bus stop to £175 per day for a three-day maximum period, which will apply to all works promoters, developer works, utility works and other third party works, excluding those works undertaken by the County Council.

2.    Introduce a new charge of £600 per bus stop per day for works that close a bus stop or take place at any bus stop without proper authorisation, which will apply to all works promoters, developer works, utility works and other third party works, excluding those works undertaken by the County Council.

3.    Delegate the approval for further changes to the Director of Highways & Transport in consultation with the Cabinet Member.