Issue details

Bus Enhanced Partnership Plus (EP+)

To seek approval for the adoption of a strengthened Enhanced Partnership Plus (EP+) arrangement, supporting delivery of the OxBUS 2040: Plan for Bus. The proposed EP+ builds on the Cabinet decision of October 2025 to proceed with an EP+ model.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: - Affects more than one division and Capital Expenditure > £2m;

Decision status: For Determination

Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/09/2026

Decision due: 15 Dec 2026 by Cabinet

Lead member: Cabinet Member for Transport

Lead director: Director of Environment & Highways

Contact: Katharine Broomfield, Technical Lead - Bus Service Improvement.

Consultation process

A public consultation is planned, as part of the consultation on the OxBUS2 2040: Plan for Bus.

Consultees

Engagement is being carried out as part of the wider engagement for the OxBUS 2040: Plan for Bus.

Plan Reference: 26/193

Reason No Public Access: None