TWO dedicated community bus routes will be launched later this month for people who don’t have access to regular services.

Stockton Borough Council is launching the free Community Transport Bus Service on Monday, February 20, which will run on weekdays between Norton, Stockton town centre and Hartburn, and between Wolviston Village and Billingham town centre.

Councillor Nigel Cooke, the council’s cabinet member for regeneration and transport, said: “We know how much our communities value transport links across the Borough so we are really pleased that we’re able to provide two new community transport services.

“Anyone wishing to use the free Community Transport Bus Service needs to apply for membership so they can get a card to show when boarding the bus. Membership forms can be downloaded from our website or sent out to your home.

“These are excellent new services for anyone who isn’t able to access, or has difficulty accessing, local bus services and will make it easier for them to get to our town centres and local amenities.”

Membership forms, along with route maps and timetable information, can be found on the Council’s website, visit www.stockton.gov.uk/communitytransport or by calling 01642-526709 or 524681.