A number of residents have been in touch worried about the loss of our local bus services.
Last week I received confirmation from the IW Council’s Cabinet Member that Service 32 is safe from cutbacks until 31st August 2011. After that date it seems very likely that Wightbus will be discontinued and although Wightbus will discontinue the service may be operated by another service provider.
At the moment the IW Council are unclear, what priority the Government is giving to subsidised bus services or what steps are being taken to review concessions. All we do know is that generally all none-core Council services are at risk from cutbacks. Until more is known, there is still some uncertainty for local authorities. Therefore Parish & Town Councils are unclear what shortfall they will be required to pick up and until more is known, it is difficult for me to advise residents exactly whereabouts savings will be identified.
In the weeks ahead I will endeavour to find out more, and will keep residents updated regularly through my blog and via the Cowes Beacon and Gurnard News.
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