VITAL bus links for Lymm residents are soon to be restored thanks to a team effort following a public meeting in the village last February.
Local residents travelling between Warrington, Sale and Altrincham will soon see big improvements to their bus services, thanks to a team effort bringing together Warrington Borough Council, Transport for Greater Manchester, and local councillors.
Concerns had been raised when the Bee Network was introduced in Greater Manchester, as long-standing cross-boundary routes were affected. Lymm councillor Graham Gowland — also a director of Warrington’s municipal bus company — called a public meeting where residents explained the impact these changes were having. Parish and ward councillors from the affected areas also attended, alongside officers from both councils.
As a result, services have now been improved, with better connections between Altrincham, Warrington and Sale, and the reinstatement of the full 280 route, which had previously been cut short because of a low bridge in Dunham.
Cllr Graham Gowland said:“This shows what can happen when we listen to local people and pull together to find solutions. It’s been a real team effort involving residents, councillors and officers, and it’s fantastic to see a practical outcome that makes a real difference to daily lives.”
A follow-up meeting will be held on Tuesday 30th September at Lymm Parish Hall, where residents can give further feedback and suggest improvements. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Full details can be found here:
📅 Date: Tuesday 30th September
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM – 8:45 PM
📍 Location: Lymm Village Hall, Pepper Street, Lymm
🚍 Accessible via: 5, 5b, 5C, and 280 bus services
Join us for a public meeting to share your experiences and feedback on the newly launched 5, 5A, 5B services between Warrington and Sale/Altrincham, and the 280 service from Lymm.
Representatives from Warrington Borough Council and TfGM Bee Network will be present to:
Provide updates on the services
Hear your feedback after one month of operation
Discuss potential tweaks and improvements
🛫 Please note: we’re unable to extend the service to the airport.
✅ Open to all – no registration required
📲 But please indicate if you’re coming by clicking ‘Going’ on this event
🎥 We’ll aim to broadcast the meeting via Facebook Live for those who can’t attend in person.
💬 Please be aware: we may not be able to see or respond to questions from viewers online during the session.
💬 Your voice matters – come and be heard!
