Ability Bus Closure

🚍 Ability Bus Closure – Important Update for Blisworth Residents

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/