Calls are being made for Shropshire Council to hand over the management of Oswestry Bus Station to the town council amid criticism of how it is maintained.
Green Party Councillor Duncan Kerr said more should be done to encourage people to use buses
The state of the bus station has long been criticised by locals but councillors said at a meeting on Monday evening that nothing had been done to bring it up to the required standards – despite Shropshire Council increasing the fees it levies on the bus companies which use it. Mayor Jay Moore, who put forward the motion outlining the plans, said it had come about as a result of discussions about the town council adopting the bus shelter on Black Gate Street in order to replace it and add seating.
Councillor Duncan Kerr said he supported the idea but the motion should also include requesting the town council enter negotiations with Shropshire Council about taking on responsibility for the bus station.
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