1.         That support be withdrawn from a selected number of poorer performing bus services as set out on pages 69 to 71 of the submitted report in order to bring spending in line with the budget.

2.                  That the above services be cut with effect from 1 December 2009.

3.                  That the outcome of the already started full review of existing service provision be reported  to the Executive at the earliest opportunity. 

4.                  If cases of significant financial hardship are identified as a result of these actions, that the Rural Transport Partnership, and other related bodies, be requested to assist, where possible, with alternative means of transport.