Agenda item

David Redgewell, South West Transport Network will make a statement on ‘Public transport cuts, budgets and devolution’.

David Redgewell – South West Transport Network made a statement regarding public transport cuts, budgets and devolution. A copy of the statement is appended to the agenda for this meeting and can be found on the Panel’s Minute Book.

Councillor Patterson asked if Mr Redgewell if he could ask First Bus a question, what would it be. Mr Redgewell said that he would ask if there are enough resources coming from Bath and North East Somerset Council to fund the bus service network.

Miss Amanda Wise made a statement about the recently withdrawn 379 service to Bristol. She stated that the reason given for withdrawing the service was underuse yet in her experience the bus was well used. She appealed for special consideration for the 379 service from Paulton. A copy of the statement is appended to the agenda for this meeting and can be found on the Panel’s Minute Book.

Mr Cyril Mitchard made a statement about his concerns regarding the changes to the service and timetable in Paulton. He referred to the many closures of services in villages over the past few years (such as Post Offices) which makes the bus service all the more important. He stated that people are encouraged to use public transport but they cannot use what isn’t there. He asked for the early morning, evening and Sunday bus to Bristol be restored.

Ms Terrie Stocker made a statement about the loss of the 379 service from Paulton to Bristol. She said she would like to see the facts and figures behind the decision to withdraw the service. She mentioned that the loss of service will have an effect on jobs for some people. A copy of the statement is appended to the agenda for this meeting and can be found on the Panel’s Minute Book.

Mr Mike Roberts made a statement about the rerouting of the U1 service in Upper Oldfield Park. He added that he had asked to meet a First Bus representative on the site but had not heard back from them.

A copy of the statement is appended to the agenda for this meeting and can be found on the Panel’s Minute Book.

Ms Tracey Harding – FAVBUG (Frome and Villages Bus User Group) made a statement about the local 267 Frome to Bath bus service. She explained the effect of the loss of the evening service. A copy of the statement is appended to the agenda for this meeting and can be found on the Panel’s Minute Book.

Mr Adam Boyden made a statement about the local 267 Frome to Bath bus service. He asked that the service be retained and that the possibility of match funding be explored. A copy of the statement is appended to the agenda for this meeting and can be found on the Panel’s Minute Book.

Linda Oliver - made a statement about the local 267 Frome to Bath bus service. A copy of the statement is appended to the agenda for this meeting and can be found on the Panel’s Minute Book.

Councillor Liz Hardman – made a statement regarding the changes to service in Paulton. She presented a petition to James Freeman – First Bus or 800 signatures

Susan Charles – Warm Water Inclusive Swimming and Exercise (WWISE) made a statement updating the Panel on the warm water pool at the Leisure Centre. She informed Panel members that GLL are looking at WWISE suggestions and a formal report will follow. Following a question from Councillor Patterson, Susan Charles reported that she did not have a date for this report and asked that the issue be moved on by the Cabinet member.

A copy of the statement is appended to the agenda for this meeting and can be found on the Panel’s Minute Book

Susan Charles – Access Bath Group – made a statement regarding the disabled parking bays at Keynsham Leisure Centre which she explained are not appropriate as they are either on a slope or on a busy road. She asked that the Panel look at the plans and make safer parking facility.

Councillor Hale explained that there has been public consultation on this and that the local members had been shown images. Councillor Simmons further explained that the application is going to Committee and most things mentioned here have been included. He mentioned that there is a consultation event in the Community Space in a few weeks.