Issue - meetings

The Executive received an application for a revenue grant from Woking Community Transport towards its Bustler service.

Following a question by Councillor Forster on the potential relocation of the Group away from its current Depot at Moorcroft, the Chief Executive reported that it had not been possible to progress the planned move to the site previously used by the Robin Hood pub, due to the visual impact and the level of costs required.  An alternative location for the Depot had been identified as part of a wider redevelopment at the industrial site in Monument Way West, however it would not be available for around three years and would be dependent on the Council’s financial climate after the pandemic.  An interim location was being considered at the Clockhouse building in the West of the Borough, which included a large car park for the Group’s vehicles.

RESOLVED

That, subject to the outcome of the Council’s budgetary process, a grant of £205,000 be awarded from the Community Grants Budget towards the core costs of the existing Borough-wide Dial-a-Ride service.

Reason:   To support the Dial-a-Ride service across the Borough of Woking.