Arriva 8 Bus Service Cuts - Update
Thank you to everyone who wrote to Arriva objecting to a change of the 8 Bus Service to one per hour.
Whilst Arriva have stated that that they have not made a final decision, I think that we have to face the possibility that this decision could go through because I am advised of the rising cost of fuel and the low passenger numbers. My concern is that with a service of only one per hour then passenger numbers will fall even further and next time the service will be cancelled.
Rochford to Southend Relief Road - Is it Back?
July 5, 2008 by Editor · Leave a Comment
There were renewed calls in the Echo on 4 July for a Southend Relief Road because of recent closures of the A127. Southend notables were interviewed and they saw no point in road improvements in Southend which would link up with the A127. A suggestion was of a new road going North of Shoebury. Nobody actually said that there should be a Rochford Southend Relief Road but how long will it be before this gets back into play following the retirement of Southend MP Sir Teddy Taylor who campaigned relentlessly for a major road through Rochford District.
Arriva No 8 Bus - Improvements sought by RDC
June 25, 2007 by Editor · 3 Comments
Planning Policy & Transportation Committee – 3 April 2007
Review of Bus Services
Resolved
(1) That County Highways be asked to:-
- Explore with the local residents ways in which the transport link between the Dome and Hullbridge could be improved.
Planning Policy & Transportation Committee – 3 April 2007
-Explore ways of improving evening services generally.
-Explore the possibility of reinstating the No. 8 service from Hawkwell to Rayleigh during the week.
-Explore with the local residents ways in which the local bus services could be expanded to cater for people wishing to visit places of recreation from the Rochford District.
(2) That Central Government be lobbied to increase its funding to support subsidisation of the bus services in the county.
(3) That Arriva be lobbied via Essex County Council to improve the condition of their buses and make them more user friendly.
Local Phone Numbers
May 12, 2006 by Editor · Leave a Comment
Anglian Water Services Limited – General Enquiries & Emergencies 0345 145145
BT – to report a fault, free call 151. Other customer services, free call 150
British Gas PLC – Servicing, Breakdowns & Repairs. 0645 605040
Cleaner, Greener, Safer – To Report Graffiti, Dog Fouling, Fly Tipping & Littering. 01702 318111
Clements Hall Leisure Centre – Clements Hall Way, Hawkwell, Essex SS5 4LN. 01702 207777
Community Police – PC Steve Joynes. 01702 530470
Crimestoppers - Police crime reporting line. 0800 555111
Dog Bins - Dog Bin Problem Helpline. 01702 318111
Local Links
May 12, 2006 by Editor · Leave a Comment
