WECA has developed a set of draft ambitions to improve bus services across the West of England, but they want to make sure they are right. They are inviting feedback from local people, communities, and businesses to help shape the plan and ensure it reflects what matters most. This six-week engagement period, running from 30 March to 10 May, is an opportunity to share your views and help refine their bus plan.

You can read an overview of their ambitions in the accompanying PDF. After the survey closes, WECA will share a summary report of the feedback received and incorporate that feedback into a full Bus Plan for the West of England.

The consultation can be found at

https://haveyoursaywest.co.uk/betterbuses/index.php

The West of England Combined Authority will shortly be launching a six‑week public engagement exercise on the Bus Plan, running from 30 March to 10 May. The purpose of this engagement is to hear directly from both bus users and non‑bus users across the region about their experiences, expectations, and needs. The engagement will run under the heading “Next stop, better buses”.

WECA seeking feedback on all aspects of the network, including:

• Accessibility of services
• Safety at bus stops and on buses
• Service frequency and reliability
• Ticketing – from ease of purchase to ease of use
• General perceptions of the current bus service provision

Once the consultation is launched the parish council will post a link to it here.

The parish council has arranged a free training session to Learn CPR and how to use a Defibrillator run by the Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance on Sunday 5 October commencing 2 pm at Tunley Recreation Centre.

We are offering this session to members of our community to have the confidence and skills to deliver early life-saving interventions, as early CPR and early defibrillation can double a patient’s chances of survival.

What to Expect in the Training Session

The session is being delivered by a basic life support trained volunteer who is experienced in teaching these vital skills to businesses, organisations and community groups across Dorset and Somerset. Each session provides:

DRS-ABC Demonstration:

• Danger: Ensure the area is safe for you and others.
• Response: Gently squeeze the person’s shoulders and speak loudly for a response.
• Shout for Help: Dial 999 for an ambulance. Put the phone on loudspeaker and follow the advice from the call handler. Use What3Words to help the find you in a rural or remote location.
• Airway: Remove any visible obstructions and open the airway by tilting the head and lifting the jaw.
• Breathing: Look, listen and feel for normal breathing. If breathing isn’t normal begin CPR.
• CPR: Start chest compressions and fetch the nearest defibrillator.

Practical Guidance:

• Participants will practice the recovery position, perform CPR and learn how to operate a defibrillator.

No need to book a place – just turn up on the day. However it would be useful to have a guide as to numbers attending so if you wish to take up this offer could you please advise Cllr Martin Robinson by email martinrobinson1188@gmail.com or ring him on 07484 768021.

Thank you.