Good afternoon,
Essex County Council are pleased to announce the launch of the Public Consultation on Supported Local Bus Services, and we would greatly appreciate your support in promoting it widely within your communities.
Bus services are important to all of us. An effective bus network helps all communities to thrive by:
- supporting economic growth by getting people to work, training and school.
- supporting an improved Essex environment through the reduction of air quality and carbon emissions.
- allowing young people, older people and those with disabilities or without cars to travel.
- helping to support diverse and thriving communities and
- helping to combat loneliness and isolation
Please note: The majority of buses in Essex, around 85% of the network, are operated commercially and this consultation does not include commercial bus services.
Consultation period:
Opens: 4 August 2025
Closes: 27 October 2025
How to take part:
We encourage residents to complete the survey online by visiting:
https://consultations.essex.gov.uk/iptu/localbus2025
This page includes district-specific links to help streamline the process for users.
Promotion and outreach:
We have notified all County Members, Parish, Town, and District Councils, bus user groups, partners and transport providers. We will also be issuing monthly press releases, sharing updates via Bus Passenger News, and promoting the consultation on the TravelEssex website and across all our social media channels.
Your support in sharing this consultation is invaluable. You know the best ways to reach your communities, and your help will ensure we hear from as many people as possible.
Attached materials:
Bus Consultation Notice
We have included a notice that you can display in your community spaces or share online.
Bus Consultation Form
For those unable to complete the survey online, a printable version is available at the bottom of the consultation webpage. Whilst we should aim to encourage online submissions, we appreciate your assistance in providing printed copies if needed in your community.
Thank you for your continued support
Kind Regards
Tatiana Cullingford
Integrated Passenger Transport Unit