Report this comment
  • "Whilst I feel sorry for the residents who have had their walking times increased, my experience of travelling on that route suggested that there weren't actually a huge number of them.

    Perhaps if several hundred locals got together and committed themselves to actually using the service some compromise could be reached?"
  • This field is mandatory
  • This field is mandatory
  • Please note we will not accept reports with HTML tags or URLs in them.


  • Enter the above word in the box below

Please be fair, courteous and respectful to the views of others so we can build a vibrant community in a safe online environment. You are personal liable for your comments and action will be taken against anyone who offends, ridicules or posts malicious and damaging views. If you wish to complain, please contact us.

Alresford residents campaigning for bus service to be restored

Alresford residents campaigning for bus service to be restored Alresford residents campaigning for bus service to be restored

ANGRY residents in Alresford have launched a campaign to resurrect a local bus service.

A big chunk of the town lost its buses when Stagecoach rejigged the service late last year cutting the service down Sun Lane in favour of more buses on Jacklyns Lane and New Farm Road.

Jan Harding has organised a petition and gathered some 125 signatures from people in the Sun Hill area and spoke at last week’s town council meeting. Town councillors expressed support for her efforts.

Dr Harding, of Derwent Gardens, later said: “It used to take me three minutes to get to the bus stop, now it is nearer 15.

“People feel very angry, they feel abandoned. Some people are feeling very stressed out.

“People living in this south-east corner of Alresford are not going into Winchester so much to shop. Others are using their cars more.”

Dr Harding added: “We would like to see the 67 re-routed back into Nursery to Sun Lane, Tichborne Down to the Cricketers pub.

Other villages affected by the cuts, introduced on October 30, are Old Alresford which no longer has a bus service.

Local Businesses

About cookies

We want you to enjoy your visit to our website. That's why we use cookies to enhance your experience. By staying on our website you agree to our use of cookies. Find out more about the cookies we use.

I agree