New bus shelters for Minehead thanks to Council’s Bus Service Improvement Plan

Somerset Council is working with Minehead Town Council to replace three aging bus shelters in Minehead that have reached the end of their working life.
Thanks to Government funding through Somerset Council’s Bus Service Improvement Plan, and as part of a county-wide programme of enhancements, brand new shelters will be installed at the following key locations:
● Bircham Road opposite Brook Street● Bancks Street at the junction with The Parade● The Avenue outside The Cinema
Minehead has been selected as a pilot location for the Council’s new shelters programme. To enable this upgrade, the existing shelters will need to be removed ahead of the arrival of the new structures. Due to necessary lead times for design, manufacture and delivery, there will be a temporary period over the summer during which these bus stops will not have shelters in place.
This is a short-term inconvenience that will lead to a long-term benefit for the town. The new shelters are expected to be installed by early autumn, ahead of the seasonal shift in weather, ensuring that passengers will soon enjoy modern, more comfortable, and weather-protected waiting areas.
This project is a great example of the positive working relationship between Somerset Council and Minehead Town Council. The two authorities have worked closely to bring these improvements to the town, ensuring that local needs are prioritised and that future management of the shelters remains with the community.
Councillor Richard Wilkins, Somerset Council’s Lead Member for Transport and Waste Services, said “Our Bus Service Improvement Plan has done very well in attracting vital funding, and improving bus shelters is an important part of making bus travel more attractive and in turn encouraging more people to use the bus.”
Ben Parker, Town Clerk of Minehead Town Council added “We’re delighted to see investment in Minehead’s public transport infrastructure. These new shelters will provide a safer, more comfortable experience for passengers and demonstrate the value of partnership working. Once installed, they will be adopted by Minehead Town Council as part of our wider devolution agreement with Somerset Council, ensuring ongoing local care and stewardship.”