Agenda

That the minutes of the meeting held on 12 September 2024 be confirmed as a correct record.

Public Questions is an opportunity for people who live, work or study in Buckinghamshire to put a question to a Select Committee. The Committee will hear from members of the public who have submitted questions in advance relating to items on the agenda. The Cabinet Member, relevant key partners and responsible officers will be invited to respond.

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The Committee will receive a report on the bus service in the county including the Bus Service Improvement Plan.

Contributors:

Councillor Steve Broadbent, Cabinet Member for Transport

Richard Barker, Corporate Director for Communities

Lindsey Vallis, Service Director for Transport & Regulatory Services

James Loader, Head of Public Transport

Members will consider a report on home to school transport which will include the national context and work currently underway to mitigate growth and deliver savings.

Contributors:

Councillor Steve Broadbent, Cabinet Member for Transport

Richard Barker, Corporate Director for Communities

Lindsey Vallis, Service Director for Transport & Regulatory Services

Neil Beswick, Head of Client Transport

Cheryl Platts, Transport Policy & Programme Manager

At its June 2024 meeting, the Select Committee agreed the scoping document for a rapid review into flooding response in Buckinghamshire.

The Review Group held a number of evidence gathering meetings in September. The report with the key findings and areas of recommendation is to be discussed and agreed by Members.

Contributors:

Councillor Robert Carington, Chairman of the Review Group

Councillor Bill Chapple OBE

Councillor Peter Cooper

Councillor Caroline Cornell

Councillor Stuart Wilson

The Select Committee will consider the upcoming work programme.

13 February 2025 at 10am.

This report has been included to the Select Committee for information only. Any questions should be referred to the Senior Scrutiny Officer following the meeting.