Petition re: Bus Service 33 Darwen to Royal Blackburn Hospital
Verbal update to inform the Committee of a petition received in relation to the withdrawal of the 33 Darwen to Royal Blackburn Hospital commercial bus service. The Executive Member for Regeneration and Growth, Councillor Phil Riley will update the Committee and the Lead Petitioner.
Minutes:
Councillor Riley provided a verbal update informing Members of the receipt of a petition relating to bus service 33 from Darwen to Royal Blackburn Hospital.
The Committee heard that this service had previously been run by Moving People but had unfortunately become unsustainable due to the low number of passengers per journey.
RESOLVED –
· That the petition be noted;
· That the petition be appropriately re-directed to the relevant department within Royal Blackburn Hospital; and
· That the Lead Petitioner be informed of the above action.