Bus routes arefacing the axe incouncil cuts

The council is surveying bus users and there is still time to have your say with a public consultation on supported bus services coming to a close on Saturday August 17.

An East Sussex County Council spokesperson said: “Over the next three years the county council needs to find £63million of savings and, as a consequence the authority is reviewing a number of services including the way in which local bus services are supported.

“Before drawing up proposals, the county council would like to hear from residents, businesses and interested groups.

“Proposals will then be drawn up and people will be given the chance to comment on these.

Parish and Town Councils are also being asked for their views.

At Rye the Town Council have asked Rye Community Transport co-ordinator Pat Hughes to make a report using herknowledge of bus usage and local transport needs. Visit www.eastsussex.gov.uk/yourcouncil/consultation/current.htm call the Highways Contact Centre on 0345 6080 193 or email [email protected].