(a)          Decision(s)

That the ring-fenced remaining balance in the budget of £30,155 for concessionary transport schemes be released into the wider Council budget, as well as the £33,400 concessionary transport budget for 2019/20.

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

As no suitable alternative scheme had been identified in the timeframe allotted, it was felt prudent to release the ring-fenced remaining balance in this year’s budget of £30,155 and release the £33,400 Concessionary transport budget for 2019/20 into the wider Council budget.

(c)          Alternative Options Considered

Not to release the funding at this time.

(d)          Relevant Scrutiny Committee

Finance and Services

(e)          Conflicts of Interest / Dispensation(s)

            None.