Issue details
West Berkshire Enhanced Partnership Plan and Scheme - 2026 update
To approve the updated West Berkshire Enhanced
Partnership Plan and Scheme.
DfT (Department for Transport) expects EP Plans and Schemes to
contain minimum standards (as set out by statutory guidance) and
implement the Social Necessary Local Service measure (SNLS) as set
out by the Bus Services Act 2025 by March 2027.
The above is condition of future years DfT Local Bus Grant Funding
from 2027/28.
As part of the consultation, we may look to submit items for
consideration to the Highways Improvement Group (HIG) and before
final the individual decision submission.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward;
Decision status: For Determination
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 15/06/2026
Lead member: Portfolio Holder: Environment and Highways
Lead director: Jon Winstanley - Service Director
Contact: Emma Jameson, Principal Transport Officer, Louise Martin, Transport Officer Email: louise.martin1@westberks.gov.uk, Matthew Metcalfe, Senior Transport Services Officer (Public Transport) Email: matthew.metcalfe@westberks.gov.uk.