(a)          Decision(s)

That some of the current funding, to be determined as part of the budget setting process,  be retained in the budget for a time limited period for the purpose of providing pump priming funding (not revenue costs) for new or existing community transport schemes, the process and criteria to be decided upon the outcome of discussions with other partners.

(b)          Reason(s) for Decision(s)

To maintain if possible some form of community transport provision following the removal of the tokens scheme. 

(c)        Alternative Options Considered

To cease discretionary transport provision entirely.  However, Cabinet felt that it would be appropriate to explore other options, as referred to above.

(d)       Relevant Scrutiny Committee

Environment and Living.  That Committee has considered this issue and is of the view that the option now being proposed by Cabinet would be the most appropriate but that if this proves unsuccessful, then the token scheme should be ceased.

(e)        Conflicts of Interest / Dispensation(s)

Councillor Irwin declared a personal interest in view of his association with a particular community transport scheme within the District.