Formal Council Questions and Responses

Councillor R Howells, the Cabinet Member for Assets and Infrastructure, said the city has 15 fully funded socially necessary bus routes and one network of 5 Sunday services, and that a further 22 services receive de minimis payments. No decision was recorded.

1. Number of socially necessary bus routes in Newport

   Decided

   The minutes record no decision on this item.

   Why

   The minute records a written question and answer, with figures only. It gives no reasons or background. 'Fully funded' means the council pays the full cost of the route. De minimis payments are small payments made to services that are partly run commercially.

   Based on the minutes

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   Question to the Cabinet Member for Assets and Infrastructure : 2025/40 - Socially necessary bus networks

   Minute

   Councillor Fouweather asked: Can the cabinet member tell me how many socially necessary bus networks are in place. Councillor R Howells responded: Currently, the number of fully funded socially necessary bus routes in the city is 15, plus one network of 5 services on a Sunday. A further 22 are also supported by “De minimis” payments, which are part funded commercial services.

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