Youth council gets bus service
A DIRECT bus service for young people from Buntingford to Stevenage will become a reality next week. For months the Buntingford Youth Council has been looking at the possibility of arranging a bus to Stevenage Leisure Park. The first service will leave Bu
A DIRECT bus service for young people from Buntingford to Stevenage will become a reality next week.
For months the Buntingford Youth Council has been looking at the possibility of arranging a bus to Stevenage Leisure Park.
The first service will leave Buntingford at 7.30pm next Tuesday, February 12, to coincide with the under-18s night at Liquid Nightclub.
Youth council clerk Jill Jones said: "This is a pilot scheme. If it's popular we will make it a regular service.
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"People can just turn up on the night, but quite a few seats are already taken, so I would advise booking in advance."
The youth council had hoped that the bus service would start last November, but problems with getting consent forms meant the project was held up.
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Meanwhile the youth council's plans for a summer music festival have been boosted by the news that they are set to receive a grant of £20,700 towards the costs.
The cash will come from the Youth Opportunity Fund, which is a government scheme administered by county councils.
Mrs Jones said: "We are just awaiting confirmation."
# For more information, or to book a seat, call Buntingford Town Council on 01763 272222.
