This report contains recommendations for the future delivery of the Dial a Ride Service. The Council commissioned an independent review of the service carried out by JMP Consulting Agency. This was due to the current climate of reducing budgets and spending reviews and the requirement to look at the sustainability and resilience of the service in future years.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure > £200,000;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Decision due: 10 Nov 2010 by Executive
Reason: There are financial implications for the Council in delivering this service in future years
Lead member: Councillor Carole Gandy carole.gandy@redditchbc.gov.uk
Lead director: S Hanley, Deputy Chief Executive and Executive Director (Leisure, Environmental & Community Services)
Department: Leisure, Culture, Environment & Community Services and Deputy Chief Executive's Directorate
Contact: Ruth Griffin, Dial a Ride & Shopmobility Manager Email: ruth.griffin@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk Tel: 01527 64252 ext 3559.
Consultation process
Dial a Ride Task & Finish Group, Worcestershire County Council and relevant officers.
Consultees
Questionnaires, face to face interviews with service users and staff.
Consultation Period or Dates: Ongoing
Decisions to be made in partnership with: Worcestershire County Council, Bromsgrove WRVS