Decision

Merseyside passenger transport executive (bus franchising, bus depots)

Compulsory purchase order 2025 with modifications for the Merseyside passenger transport executive (bus franchising, bus depots).

• From: Department for Transport
• Published: 5 October 2026

Applies to England

Documents

Decision letter: Merseyside passenger transport executive (bus franchising, bus depots)

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Compulsory purchase order, modified: Merseyside passenger transport executive (bus franchising, bus depots)

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Inspector's report: Merseyside passenger transport executive (bus franchising, bus depots)

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Maps: Merseyside passenger transport executive (bus franchising, bus depots)

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Details

Confirmation of the Merseyside passenger transport executive (bus franchising, bus depots) compulsory purchase order 2025 with modifications

The purpose of acquiring the depots is to ensure the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has sufficient control over key infrastructure to deliver a fair, competitive, and resilient franchised bus network, including by supporting depot upgrades required for fleet decarbonisation and long-term network resilience.

Merseyside Passenger Transport Executive applied for this order under the Transport Act 1968 and Acquisition of Land Act 1981.