Bus Station Move….

It has been known for some time that ‘some’ councillors have been campaigning for the Bus Stop on the Market Square to be moved. There is nothing new in this – various campaigns have been going on for decades!.
There has been ‘some’ public consultation – there has been an article in ‘Discoverying Whittlesea’ – but it appears not a lot of public feedback – until now?
When this was presented at our last WTC (Whittlesey Town Council’) meeting with drawings of what the proposals would look like, I did ask that there should be ‘more’ time given to advise the General Electorate/Public…. one or two others agreed – however it was decided as there has been some consultations and with time restrictions as to a decision, to go ahead with the plan – with a couple of important amendments.
(1) The Buses are planned to move from the Market Square to Grosvenor Road (Opposite the Town Council Offices)
(2) The loss of parking will be made up by taking down the ‘old’ toilet block
(3) I have asked that a ‘Pedestrian Type’ crossing be put in place
(4) The proposed stop parallel to the Buttercross on Market Street and the other stop in the parking area adjacent to the Independent Chemist be removed on safety grounds.
Only (2) letters were received rejecting the proposed move.
However talking with many people over the past 4 weeks, I have not found one person in favour of the move – most asking for the ‘reasons’ for it to be moved.
I quoted the few councillors who had campaigned for the Bus Stop to be moved.
The money to carry out the move is in place from Cambs County Council – and can not be used for any other purpose…. so either use it or loose it….
I am waiting for a member of the public to tell me they are in favour of moving the Bus Stop/Station…..