Buyer Name: Cheshire west and Chester Borough Council
Buyer Address: The Portal, Wellington Road, Ellesmere Port, CH65 0BE, United Kingdom
Contact Name: Kevin Cliffe
Contact Email: kevin.cliffe@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Contact Telephone: +44 1244976154
The Department for Transport (DfT) has made funding available for Local Transport Authorities looking to understand the options for potential bus franchising or reform available to them. \r DfT expect the pilot to conclude on 31 March 2026
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