Decision - Concessionary Fares Scheme
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Concessionary Fares Scheme
Decision Maker: Environment Cabinet Member Meeting
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Decision:
(1) To formally notify East Sussex County Council (and other members of the scheme) of Brighton and Hove City Council’s withdrawal from the East Sussex Concessionary Fares Scheme effective from 31 March 2009.
Reasons for the decision:
(1) The council is required to secure value for money in the use of its resources which also supports one of its five corporate priorities: “Making better use of public money”. The advantages and disadvantages of withdrawing from the countywide scheme are put forward for consideration in this context.
Alternative options considered:
(1) As described in the report, on balance, the potential advantages of withdrawal from the scheme outweigh the potential disadvantages.
Report author: Mark Ireland
Publication date: 07/11/2008
Date of decision: 06/11/2008
Decided at meeting: 06/11/2008 - Environment Cabinet Member Meeting
Effective from: 14/11/2008
Accompanying Documents:
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