WELL done to all who responded to the bus subsidy consultation a few months ago.

The resulting proposals now on the Worcestershire County Council’s website are broadly good news for Redditch.

Subject to approval by the Cabinet, Redditch’s principal subsidised services would be retained as now; others retained with changes to routes, frequencies and times; some Saturday services could be lost; school services largely retained; some fares on subsidised services will have to increase; the 350 service between Redditch and Worcester including both hospitals would be retained.

Well done to the council for listening to the consultation responses and coming up with proposals which preserve most subsidised services in Redditch and contribute to the budget savings needed.

Councillor Philip Gretton Redditch South Division