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Bus Emergency Scheme 2 (BES 2) – Legal Agreement for Future Welsh Government Funding.

The Council is the lead authority for the S W Wales region for bus service revenue grant funding from the Welsh Government. The Welsh Government are changing the way in which this funding is provided and managed to reflect the additional support that is being provided to bus operators as a result of the impact of the Covid 19 pandemic. A 4 party agreement has been developed between the Welsh Government, Transport for Wales, Bus Operators and local authorities, which the Council is being asked to approve for signature in spring 2021.

Decision type: Key

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 18/12/2020

Decision due: 21 Jan 2021 by Cabinet

Lead member: Cabinet Member - Environment & Infrastructure

Lead director: Director of Place

Contact: Cath Swain, Integrated Transport Unit Manager Email: cath.swain@swansea.gov.uk.

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