To seek Cabinet Member approval for proposed changes to the Connect2 Wiltshire bus services in Calne and the Kennet Valley, in order to achieve financial savings.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 07/08/2014
Decision due: 14 Aug 2014 by Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Communities, Campuses, Area Boards and Broadband
Lead member: Cllr John Thomson john.thomson@wiltshire.gov.uk
Department: Highways & Transport
Contact: Ian White 01225 713322 email: ian.white@wiltshire.gov.uk.
Consultation process
Consultation has been carried out to seek the views of users and other interested parties on proposed changes to the services affected:
· 163 responses were received to bus user questionnaires (Appendix 1) that were made available on the buses and also on the Council’s website.
· A letter (Appendix 2A) was distributed by the Area Board managers to affected town and parish councils in their area, local members, and other local contacts. A copy was also sent to a number of groups representing bus users, older people, and those with disabilities, and to local community and voluntary transport schemes. The consultation letter and accompanying information sheet (Appendix 2B) were also available on the Council’s website. Written responses were received from eight organisations or individuals.
The main points raised by the written responses are summarised in Appendix 3, and the responses to the user questionnaires in Appendices 4A and 4B.