Bus Grant - enhancement of bus services (Services 13, 22/U4, 19)

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    "description": "Enhancement of the following bus services: Service 13 - Elmhurst \u2013 Foxhill via Bath City Centre, is a commercially operated bus service by First. It is proposed to enhance the daytime frequency and evenings journeys. Service 22/U4 - Southdown \u2013 University of Bath, is a commercially operated bus service by First. It is proposed to enhance the daytime frequency and evenings journeys. Service 19 - Bath City Centre \u2013 Bristol Parkway, is a commercially operated bus service by First. It is proposed to enhance the daytime frequency and evenings journeys.",
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    "title": "Bus Grant - enhancement of bus services (Services 13, 22/U4, 19)"
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