Suffolk Coastal CLP

Richard Howitt, Labour MEP, in Felixstowe

Richard Howitt visited Felixstowe to listen to cyclists' concerns about cars being illegally parked in cycle lanes. Cars can park in cycle lanes which have dotted lines but not with solid lines. Councillor Margaret Morris said, ‘It is a problem people are aware of and we are glad Richard is drawing attention to it.' European Week of Mobility aims to encourage motorists to take up more environmentally friendly forms of transport. Shelagh Dangerfield contrasted UK provision with towns like Munich which provide clear cycle lanes from the outskirts into the city centre.

Felixstowe Labour Party - Press Release

Felixstowe Coach Service Threat

Felixstowe Labour Councillor Michael Sharman has written to National Express coaches asking for assurances about their service from Felixstowe. He believes that National Express will be under pressure to reduce services following the Tory-led Government's decision to end the Coach Concessionary Travel scheme.

The scheme provides half price coach travel for people over sixty and people with disabilities, and is due to be cut by the Government at the end of October.

There are currently two return services per day from Felixstowe to London, where many passengers make connections with other parts of the country.

Councillor Michael Sharman said, "I know many people over sixty who use the Felixstowe service as an inexpensive and convenient way to keep in touch with family and friends.

"The fare rises will mean fewer passengers and perhaps less coaches. My fear is that eventually the service from Felixstowe will be reduced or even cut altogether. Even if the Felixstowe service is continued, there are likely to be less convenient inter-connecting services from London to other places.

"This is yet another Tory-led Government cut affecting some of the least well off people in the town. It will make it more difficult for older people and those with disabilities to keep in touch with their friends and families."

Further Information:

Councillor Michael Sharman   Tel: 01394 213071

130 Chelsworth Road, Felixstowe IP11 2UJ

Email: margaretamorris@hotmail.com

National Express Coaches website:

http://www.nationalexpress.com/coach/Offers/Over60s.cfm

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