Parish Council Bus Shelter Grant Scheme

About the grant: Hampshire County Council (HCC) has been allocated funding through the Department for Transport’s Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) 2025/26 Bus Grant. A portion of this funding has been designated to contribute towards the costs of replacing or refurbishing bus shelter(s) for eligible Parish Councils.

The project aims to improve engagement with public transport by improving infrastructure on the local and commercial bus network. The improvement of parish council-owned bus shelter infrastructure will improve awareness of these services by making them more visible to existing and potential passengers with more attractive, improved shelters for waiting in. This, along with an improved passenger experience, aims to increase overall patronage.

The Parish Council Bus Shelter Grant stream helps Parish Councils to improve an existing bus shelter by providing funding for refurbishment of an existing bus shelter or the purchase and installation of a new bus shelter.
Who can apply: Parish Councils that own and maintain existing bus shelters. Any application made is on the understanding that you will be responsible for owning and maintaining this new asset going forward.
How much can I apply for: You can apply for up to £15,000 per shelter site for either refurbishments costs or installation of a new shelter at an existing shelter site. Please note that applications cannot be made for sites which do not already have a shelter in place.

Please be aware that there will be a maximum amount that Hampshire County Council can award through this grant scheme.

Parish Councils must source their own quotes for a new shelter or refurbishment from commercial suppliers. If you are having issues finding a supplier, please contact us.
When and how to apply: Organisations applying for a grant must complete the following application form in full and submit all required supporting documentation.

This includes a Bus Shelter information spreadsheet and evidence of purchase and installation quotes.

Parish Council Bus Shelter Grant Scheme application form

Parish Council bus shelter information spreadsheet - to accompany grant application

Applications must be completed no later than 28 February 2026.

Award is subject to the timing of application submissions. Initial awards may be made from early 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling, case-by-case basis as they are received. The Passenger Transport Team will aim to review each application and provide an outcome within six weeks of submission.

Please note that if we are unable to award the full amount requested, we may offer a reduced amount—provided we are confident that it will still enable you to deliver your proposed scheme effectively.

If funding is awarded, successful applicants must sign, return, and comply with the terms and conditions set out in the Grant Agreement.
Contact us: If you have any specific questions or need further information, please email the team at [email protected]