It is recommended that Cabinet:
(a) Note the outcome of the consultation;
(b) Agree in principle to the Council working in partnership with Communities 1st (Charity number: 1187164) to deliver the Council’s Community Bus Service, subject to due diligence being completed;
(c) Agree to waive Contract Procedure Rules as set out in Section 8 of the report; and
(d) Delegate authority to the Service Director (Resident and Neighbourhood), in consultation with the Executive Member (Housing), to enter into an agreement with Communities 1st.