Decision details

Changes to the Bus Network and Review of Subsidised Bus Services Budget

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

  1. That the changes to the commercial network set out in Annex A of the report be noted.
  2. That it be agreed that no action is taken in respect of changes or de-registered commercial services set out in Annex A of the report.
  3. That the action taken in respect of the service change set out in Annex B of the report be noted.
  4. That the proposed changes to general subsidised services set out in Annex C of the report be agreed.
  5. That officers would ensure that future reports were more transparent through the explanation of interdependent complexities and increased levels of acute engagement with local stakeholders.
  6. That it be noted that officers had met and consulted Cllr Howard Sykes on the proposed changes to services 482 and 408 and that a request had been made to keep these services under review.
  7. That it be noted that officers had met with Cllrs Roberts and Briggs and on behalf of Cllr Cosgrove in relation to service 402 in Oldham and a request had been made to reconsider options and reported at the next committee meeting which included the provision of a service to Derker.
  8. That it be noted that officers will discuss the proposed changes to services 607 and 608 in Wigan with Cllrs Aldred, Sykes and Bullen on 23rd Nov and explained that this was in relation to driver shortages.
  9. That it be noted that following a query from Cllr Bray, there had been improvements made to the proposed changes to service 356.
  10. That the rationale for proposed changes to services 467/468 and 511 be shared with Cllr Peel and other Bury councillors and a meeting to discuss be arranged with TfGM and Rosso.
  11. That Cllr Harris also be copied into any correspondence relating to proposed changes to service 511.
  12. In relation to services 571/572, that TfGM would report back to Cllr Leech as to the reasons for additional morning services.
  13. That officers agreed to report back on the outcomes of the re-tender for service 84a to the Transport Committee.

 

Publication date: 23/11/2021

Date of decision: 19/11/2021

Decided at meeting: 19/11/2021 - Greater Manchester Transport Committee

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