Reports are coming in that the Council may continue the 13A bus service after First stop running it at the end of July.

This would allow time for a full review of subsidised bus routes during the autumn by the new Council Executive.

Westfield LibDem Councillors  had passed on residents concern about the threatened axing of this route to First and to the Council.

Options for continuing the service to this area might include re-routing other subsidised services. This would avoid passengers – many of whom are elderly –  having to walk long distances.

It is anticipated that the re-introduction of two way routes along Tudor Road and Green Lane would also form part of any service review.

At the moment the number 4 bus service only travels clockwise round the Green Lane/Tudor Road loop.

The decision on the 13A was taken behind closed doors with no pre-meeting agenda or background papers published. The new Council will rapidly lose credibility if it doesn’t become more open and shed the mistakes of the past …..and quickly.