Agenda item

Members were supportive of the amendment to the recommendations given by Officers as detailed below.

Decisions:

1.   That delegated authority be granted to the Director of Environment and Regeneration and the Head of Engineering and Transport and those officers so designated by them to implement the Welsh Government guidance on the administration of the Bus Emergency Scheme (BES) while this mechanism continues to support the bus industry.

2.   That delegated authority be granted to the Director of Environment and Regeneration and Head of Engineering and Transport to enter into Covid-19 Indemnity Agreements with Passenger Transport Operators in accordance with the guidance provided by Welsh Ministers, the Welsh Government Covid19-Bus Industry Support April 2020 and any subsequent guidance that may be issued by the Welsh Government.

Reason for Decisions:

The proposal will help maintain transport services in the short term and ensure that there are services at the end of the Covid 19 public health crisis.

Implementation of Decisions:

The decision will be for immediate implementation.