Ability Bus Closure
Information regarding the recent notification that Ability Bus is due to close.
Published: 26 March 2026
🚍 Ability Bus Closure – Important Update for Blisworth Residents
🚐 Community Transport Update – Volunteers Needed: We are exploring options with the support of residents, to replace the much‑valued Ability Bus. To make any service viable, we need volunteer drivers. Even a few hours a week or month would make a real difference. Training provided. Please contact the Clerk if you can help (07983233501 or clerk@blisworthparishcouncil.gov.uk).
Representatives from Blisworth attended a packed community meeting at Hackleton Village Hall to discuss the closure of the Ability Bus service.
🔹 Ability Bus has confirmed they can no longer operate, and the decision cannot be reversed. Their office remains open until 13/04/2026 and they will continue to run some services until that date.
🔹 West Northants Council has no authority over the private operator.
🔹 Funding previously given for the service from West Northants Council is still available.
🔹 West Northants Council are working across-political parties to ensure that the gap in this service if filled.
🔹 Other community transport providers are exploring options to take on the routes.
🔹 Discussions with West Northants Council councillors are ongoing.
👉 If you or someone you know relies on the Ability Bus, please attend the Council Surgery at the Baptist Chapel, Chapel Lane on Tuesdays (10:30 – 12:00).
We need to understand how many Blisworth residents are affected so we can support the development of a replacement service.
Please share this update with neighbours, friends and relatives – especially those who may not use email or social media.
Updates will also be posted on:
• Blisworth Parish Council’s Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/BlisworthParishCouncil/
Please use the Blisworth Parish Council’s Facebook page to post questions/concerns so that we can collate the information and use it to petition West Northants Council.
Updates will also be available at:
- Cllr Fiona Cole’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/people/Councillor-Fiona-Cole/61574577842948/
- Hackleton Parish Council’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/HackletonPC/