Bus Service Grants
Local Authority Bus Subsidy Ring-Fenced (Revenue) Grant
The Local Authority Bus Subsidy Ring-Fenced (Revenue) Grant is paid by the Department for Transport to local authorities in place of the Bus Services Operators Grant previously paid to bus operators for running services under tender to local authorities.The grant may only be used for the purposes of supporting bus services (including community transport services run under a section 19 permit), or for the provision of infrastructure supporting such services in our, or a neighbouring local transport authority's area.
| Funding period | Grant awarded | Grant used |
|---|---|---|
1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022 |
£22,346 |
The full grant for 2021 to 2022, and £56,999 rolled forward from previous years, was utilised to part fund bus infrastructure improvements at various locations. |
| 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023 | £22,346 | The full grant was utilised to fund bus infrastructure improvements at various locations. |
| 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024 | £22,346 | This funding was used to part fund bus infrastructure improvements. £10,572 has been carried forward into the current financial year for further improvements. |