Decision details

(i)       agree that work to further develop the options outlined in paragraph 3.8 below be progressed to Detailed Appraisal and Outline Business Case (OBC);

(ii)       instruct the Chief Officer – Strategic Place Planning to develop the Detailed Appraisal and OBC in accordance with the Transport Scotland governance decisions on the gateways for the Bus Partnership Fund;

(iii)      note that the Bus Partnership Fund programme has been enabled through Scottish Government funding and that officers will continue to work with partners to deliver the projects in accordance with the grant conditions; and

(iv)      instruct the Chief Officer – Strategic Place Planning to report back to the Net Zero, Environment and Transport Committee with the Detailed Appraisal and OBC and next steps by March 2023.