Petition to stop Stagecoach changing the 51 bus service to Eastbourne from half hourly to hourly

September 8, 2025 Lead Member for Transport and Environment (Other) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

...to advise petitioners that Stagecoach cannot sustain a half-hourly bus service due to costs and passenger numbers, the County Council cannot subsidize it without compromising other services, and the Council will continue working with Stagecoach to improve service reliability.

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Purpose

To
consider the petition on the 51 bus service. The petition is to
‘Stop Stagecoach from changing the 51 bus service to
Eastbourne to hourly from half-hourly’.

Related Meeting

Lead Member for Transport and Environment - Monday, 8th September, 2025 9.00 am on September 8, 2025

Supporting Documents

Petition to stop Stagecoach changing the 51 bus service.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date8 Sep 2025
Subject to call-inYes