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Decision - Zero emissions buses (Zebra2) grant application

Brighton and Hove Transport & Sustainability Committee, Strategy, Finance & City Regeneration Committee Decided 5 Dec 2023 approved GET /api/coverage
Decision maker
Transport & Sustainability Committee, Strategy, Finance & City Regeneration Committee
Report author
Owen McElroy
Published
19 Dec 2023
Reference
7097

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Working in partnership with bus operators and other stakeholders to secure investment in zero emissions buses and the required infrastructure for the City

1) That Committee notes the report and supports the bid for ZEBRA 2 funding for buses and charging infrastructure. 2) That Committee endorses a match funding contribution towards the bid as detailed in the Part Two report, subject to identification of resource and recommends approval to Strategy, Finance and City Regeneration Committee.

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The report sought approval in principle for Brighton & Hove City Council to apply for ZEBRA2 grant funding to support sixteen battery-electric buses and charging infrastructure. The bid would be made in partnership with Brighton & Hove Buses and would contribute to improved air quality, carbon reduction, accessibility, training and employment in the city.

Recommendation
The Transport & Sustainability Committee was asked to support the ZEBRA2 funding bid and endorse a match-funding contribution, subject to resources being identified, recommending approval to the Strategy, Finance & City Regeneration Committee. The Strategy, Finance & City Regeneration Committee was asked to support the bid and approve the match-funding contribution, subject to resources being identified.
Financial impact
Financial implications and the proposed match-funding contribution are commercially sensitive and set out in the Part Two report; no public amount is stated.
Ward affected
city-wide
Decision maker
Transport & Sustainability Committee; Strategy, Finance & City Regeneration Committee
Date in document
5 Dec 2023

Stakeholders named

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Brighton & Hove City CouncilBrighton & Hove BusesDepartment for Transport (DfT)local bus operatorstransport and accessibility stakeholdersBrighton & Hove Business Improvement DistrictBricyclesBrighton & Hove BusWatchEnhanced Bus PartnershipThe Big LemonCompass TravelStagecoachbus passengerspeople with disabilitieselderly and infirm passengersparents and guardians with young children

Next steps

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  • Identify resources for the match-funding contribution.
  • Obtain prior sign-off from the Council’s Section 151 Finance Officer by 8 December 2023.
  • Submit the ZEBRA2 grant application by 15 December 2023.
  • If successful, deliver sixteen battery-electric buses and the required charging infrastructure in partnership with Brighton & Hove Buses.

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