Concerns surface over potential cuts to Route 36 bus after worries highlighted by local councillor Duane Farr. Councilor Fears Route 36 Bus Cuts After Loss of Another Kinson Bus A local councillor, Duane Farr, talked about the Route 36 bus. He’s worried it might get cut. This happened at a council meeting on February 11.…
Road closures for essential resurfacing work are scheduled across BCP to prevent potholes and ensure road quality. BCP Roads To Be Closed During Day For Essential Resurfacing Work Road work will start soon. They will repair roads; it’s called “micro surfacing.” They won’t dig up the whole road. Columbia Road closes between Redhill and Kinson…
Electric bin lorries cost £157k more, despite savings on charging & maintenance. Council defends costs for sustainability goals. BCP Council’s Electric Bin Lorries Cost £157k More Than Diesel Trucks Electric bin lorries are pricier. They cost £412,903 each, while diesel trucks are cheaper at £205,020. That’s over £200,000 in extra initial cost. Electric lorries save…
BCP councillors refuse public meeting following concerns over the tone of public comments, leading to debate on free speech and safety. BCP Councillors Decline Meeting, Citing Unacceptable Tone of Comments Andy Hadley and Rich Herrett got invited to a meeting. They both work for the BCP Council on transport issues. They will not attend the…
Council seeks loan to fund 102 electric vehicles, replacing older models and reducing carbon emissions by 250 tonnes yearly. Council Plans £18 Million Loan for Electric Vehicle Fleet Upgrade The council needs to borrow £18.692 million for new vehicles. They want to buy 280 vehicles, with 102 being electric. These will replace older vehicles in…
BCP Council defends removing Purewell parking for a bus plan to ease traffic, despite a 900+ signature petition against it. BCP Council Defend Purewell Parking Removal Amidst Public Concern Purewell residents made a request on January 31. They don’t want the council to remove parking. BCP Council wants to remove the parking spaces as part…