Local Transport Today is the authoritative, independent journal for transport decision makers. Analysis, Comment & News on Transport Policy, Planning, Finance and Delivery since 1989.

Counties fear being short-changed by concessionary fare reforms

Andrew Forster
11 June 2010
 

County councils fear they won’t receive sufficient Government grant to cover the cost of taking over concessionary fare responsibilities from districts  next April.

“There is a serious concern that the scheme will be significantly underfunded,” Chris McCarthy, Devon’s executive director of environment, economy and culture, told councillors this week.

“With the future prospect of reduced levels of public finances, and Government aspirations to achieve...

+86% more

 

Asset Development Manager
West Yorkshire Combined Authority
Leeds/Hybrid
£44,111 per annum
Transport Planning and Policy Manager
Luton Borough Council
Luton
£51,802 - £54,924 a year plus £3,203 car benefit allowance
Strategic Transport Planning Manager
Sheffield City Council
Sheffield
£56k - £61k (market supplement possible for exceptional candidates)
View all Vacancies
 
Search
 
1 Linked Articles:
 
 

TransportXtra is part of Landor LINKS

© 2025 TransportXtra | Landor LINKS Ltd | All Rights Reserved

Subscriptions, Magazines & Online Access Enquires
[Frequently Asked Questions]
Email: subs.ltt@landor.co.uk | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7091 7959

Shop & Accounts Enquires
Email: accounts@landor.co.uk | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7091 7855

Advertising Sales & Recruitment Enquires
Email: daniel@landor.co.uk | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7091 7861

Events & Conference Enquires
Email: conferences@landor.co.uk | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7091 7865

Press Releases & Editorial Enquires
Email: info@transportxtra.com | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7091 7875

Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions | Advertise

Web design london by Brainiac Media 2020