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Access to services such as public transport, health, leisure and social
services is often difficult for many living in rural communities. Getting
to the shops, or to college or to work or just visiting friends can often
prove just as problematic, particularly if you are elderly, or mobility
impaired or young or without access to a car. In Wiltshire one in five
people do not have access to a car. Transport is a major issue for all
Wiltshire rural communities.
Community Transport schemes are local, community based transport services
that are operated and run by local volunteers. There are a wide range
of different types of Community Transport services - from community run
minibuses and minibus brokerage schemes to moped leasing, shopmobility
and community car schemes.
The Community First Community Transport team works closely with the Wiltshire
Rural Transport Partnership, with local community organisations and groups,
voluntary organisations, Local Authorities, regional and national funders
and community transport groups to provide support and advice to existing
CT groups and to develop new community based transport projects that improve
access to services and facilities for people living in rural communities.
Information on existing community transport schemes in Wiltshire and Swindon
can be found at
www.wiltshirecommunitytransport.org.uk
For more information about Community First Community Transport
services contact
Liam Tatton- Bennett on 01380 722475
Or email transport@communityfirst.org.uk
Follow this link to download the End of Year Report - April 2008. (PDF File - 307kb)
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