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Here are some of the issues we have consulted on and their outcomes. See all outcomes
Introduction
Essex County Council carried out a public consultation on proposals for changes to the use of Concessionary Bus Passes on Essex County Council run Park and Ride services.
The consultation asked questions to establish whether or not people agreed with the proposals and their reasons for this, as well as what existing concessionary pass holders would do if they had to pay a reduced fare to use the service.
The consultation ran from 8 May 2019 to 31 July 2019, and asked whether the public agree with the following proposals:
1. That the concession offered by the County Council on its Park and Ride services in Chelmsford and Colchester to holders of older people’s bus passes should change from free travel after 9am on weekdays (and at all times at weekends and on public holidays), to a £1.50 day fare when showing their bus pass.
2. That holders of disability-based passes should continue to be able to use their free pass on these services after 9am on weekdays (and at all times at weekends and on public holidays) but should also be able to buy a £1.50 day fare when showing their bus pass before 9am.
Key conclusions
Please see final report for summary of responses.
Both proposals have been agreed, and changes will come into effect from 01 April 2020.
At present all bus pass holders pay the full Park and Ride fare until 09:00 (except at weekends and public holidays when they travel free at all time). Between 09:00 and 24:00 they travel for free.
From 01 April 2020 older people’s pass holders will have to pay a reduced rate of £1.50 at all times. There is an introductory offer of 2 adult pass holders can travel for £2 for the first six months.
Disability pass holders will still be able to travel free between 09:00 and 24:00 on weekdays and at all times at weekends and public holidays.
In addition they will be able to pay a reduced fare of £1.50 to travel before 09:00 on weekdays.
This decision relates to both Chelmsford Park and Rides (Sandon & Chelmer Valley), Colchester Park and Ride and the Broomfield Hospital Shuttle Service.
Essex County Council recognizes the importance of walking both as a form
of transport and as a leisure activity. The Walking Strategy is a response
to the challenges and opportunities of walking in Essex, it outlines in detail
the steps being taken to encourage walking at present and the direction
that will be taken in the future.
The consultation seeked views on the draft sections within the document to inform the final strategy
Key conclusions
884 respondents
Over half of the respondents (598) stated that 'leisure' was
the main purpose for walking
The main purpose for people walking is to enjoy green
spaces
On average 77% of respondents who are essex residents walk for more than 15 minutes a day
For 10-15 minute distances, 728 out of 884 residents would
walk rather than use other modes of transport such as
driving.
For detailed findings can be found via the consultation page
The results of the consultation is shaping a further engagement piece
that will inform the final version of the strategy ready for publication at a later date
Essex County Council have produced a draft Green Essex Strategy that raises the importance of developing quality green infrastructure and green spaces across Essex to accompany planned growth across the county over the next 20 years.
The startegy was developed an Essex County Council cross directorate steering group and a range of stakeholders
The consultation seeked views and feedback on the draft document in development of the Green strategy
Key Conclusions
931 respondents contributed to the consultation
75.72% of people stated they use green spaces for leisure, 67.34% of people use green spaces for health reasons, 42.64% of people use green spaces for dog walking.
58.21% of people felt easier access of green spaces would increase usage.
52.95% agreed with both the vision and objectives of the Green Strategy
For more information please refer to the reports available via the consultation page
The information received within the consultation is been incorporated in the final strategy which will be published shortly.