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Shrewsbury's Meole Brace park and ride given three-year reprieve
Overview
Shropshire Council has reversed its decision to close the Meole Brace park and ride service in Shrewsbury following a public outcry and a petition signed by around 5,000 people. Additional funding, including increased parking charge revenue, has been secured to award the service to Hotspur Buses for an initial three-year period. The service will operate every Monday to Saturday, providing time for the council to develop a long-term park and ride strategy and evaluate the performance of all Shrewsbury's sites.
Key points
- The Meole Brace park and ride service will remain open for at least the next three years after previously being slated for closure in November.
- A public petition against the closure gathered around 5,000 signatures and residents contacted councillors to voice their opposition.
- The service has been awarded to Hotspur Buses and will operate every 20 minutes, Monday to Saturday.
- Up to £500,000 of increased parking charge revenue is being used to help fund the continued operation.
- Ludlow's park and ride service remains scheduled to close, drawing anger from local residents.