17th May 2016
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60/61 bus is BACK

As from today, the 60/61 is operating again. Here’s the update from Mark King: The Traffic Commissioner has approved the routes and Local Link will be operating as normal from 09.45 from Paignton and 10.13 from Occombe Farm today.  Mark … Continue reading

13th May 2016
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60/61 bus service

Local Link have re-applied to run the 60/61 service. In an attempt to resolve this issue quickly, Local Link and Torbay Council are both in contact with the Office of the Traffic Commissioner. If the Traffic Commissioner responds today, then the … Continue reading

12th May 2016
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60/61 – Torbay Council meeting audio recording

For your undoubted pleasure, an audio recording of yesterday’s Torbay Council meeting is available. Click here to listen. The 60/61 bus service discussion is between 1:30:00 and 2:58:47.

11th May 2016
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60/61 bus results of council meeting

The motion to temporarily subsidise the 60/61 bus service up to £100,000. An amendment to the motion was voted at the Torbay Council meeting this evening.  The vote was successful and promises £60,000 to help temporarily maintain the service whilst … Continue reading

7th May 2016
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Some local (and otherwise) news

News courtesy of Kevin Foster (MP for Torbay)   Paignton Hospital Closure Consultation Delayed There was surprising news today about the consultation on proposals to close Paignton Hospital. Originally the consultation process was due to start next Friday (13th May) and … Continue reading