A series of roadshows is being held so residents can find out more about plans to improve local rural bus services.
The Sustainable Travel Roadshows will be held across Charnwood and Harborough.
They will offer information about local transport options and plans for local bus services funded by Leicestershire County Council.
There will also be a variety of active travel information about local walking, wheeling and cycling initiatives.
“If you’re about in any of the areas where we are holding these roadshows, do drop by and have a chat with our sustainable travel team.
“This is a unique opportunity to discuss your travel needs and find out more about our plans to improve rural bus services in your area.”
Person:Councillor Ozzy O’Shea, cabinet member for highways and transport
The work is part of a county-wide bus network review, established in the Leicestershire Bus Service Improvement Plan (LBSIP).
The aim is to increase public transport connections and maximise commercial opportunities to deliver a bus network that is fit for the future.
The review is split into five phases and is being delivered on behalf of Leicestershire Buses, the enhanced bus partnership between the council and local bus operators.
The council recently announced the bus service improvements made in phase one, Melton. Phase two of the review will focus on supported services in rural Charnwood and rural Harborough.
It is recognised that rural settlements have different transport needs than town centres and larger villages so phase three will focus on town centre bus services for Charnwood and Harborough. Roadshows for these plans will be held in the coming months.
More information can be found on the Choose How You Move Website.
Rural Charnwood Sustainable Travel Roadshows
- Monday, 20th January 2025, 11am - 3pm – Syston Community Centre
- Thursday, 23rd January 2025, 11am -3pm – Loughborough, John Storer House
Rural Harborough
- Monday, 3rd February 2025, 1.30pm - 4.30pm – Great Glen Village Hall
- Thursday, 6th February 2025, 10am - 2pm – Market Harborough Farmer’s Market, The Square
- Monday, 10th February 2025, 11am - 1pm – Lutterworth Town Hall
- Wednesday, 12th February 2025, 11am - 1pm – Kibworth Village Hall