Decision - Concessionary Fares 2023-24

Brighton and Hove Strategy, Finance & City Regeneration Committee Decided 5 Oct 2023 for determination GET /api/coverage

Decision maker

Strategy, Finance & City Regeneration Committee

Report author

Paul Nicholls

Published

5 Oct 2023

Reference

7033

As published

the council's own words, unedited

This report seeks committee approval for the proposed arrangements with Brighton & Hove Bus & Coach Company and Stagecoach South over the current financial year, for reimbursement of concessionary travel journeys.

RESOLVED: That the Committee (i) Approved a 1-year fixed deal with Brighton & Hove Bus & Coach Company on the basis of 90% of pre-covid payments for the period 1 st April 2023 to 31 st March 2024; (ii) Approved a 1-year fixed deal with Stagecoach South on the basis of 90% of pre-covid payments for the period 1 st April 2023 to 31 st March 2024; (iii) Granted delegated authority to the Executive Director Environment, Economy and Culture to take all steps necessary to conclude the 1 year fixed contracts for travel concession in line with recommendation 2.1.and 2.2.

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The committee considered one-year fixed arrangements for reimbursing bus operators for concessionary travel journeys during 2023-24. It approved payments at 90% of pre-COVID levels to provide budget certainty and achieve the agreed savings.

Outcome

approved

Recommendation

Approve one-year fixed deals with Brighton & Hove Bus & Coach Company and Stagecoach South at 90% of pre-COVID payments for 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024, and delegate authority to the Executive Director Environment, Economy and Culture to conclude the contracts.

Financial impact

The 2023/24 concessionary fares budget is £9.785 million, including a £0.950 million saving; the negotiated settlement with three providers is £9.224 million.

Ward affected

city-wide

Decision maker

Strategy, Finance and City Regeneration Committee

Date in document

5 Oct 2023

Stakeholders named

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Older people and eligible disabled pass holdersBus operatorsBrighton & Hove Bus & Coach CompanyStagecoach SouthThe Big LemonMetrobusCompass

Next steps

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The Executive Director Environment, Economy and Culture will take all steps necessary to conclude the one-year fixed contracts.
Payments will be made in monthly instalments at 90% of pre-COVID levels for the agreed providers.
The Council will continue to address payment arrangements with Metrobus and Compass.

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