Earlier this year Don Foster met with local business owners and discussed plans to boost the Bath economy during the recession. After this meeting Don formed his “8-point plan”, which included opening park & ride sites on Sundays.

Don has since met with Justin Davies, Chief Exec of First Group, who said they would be interested in running the park and ride buses on Sundays. Bath & North East Somerset Council indicated in May’s ‘Recession Action Plan’ that they would look to offer this service, but haven’t announced any further information.

Don said,

“Sunday is now a full trading day in Bath and opening our park & ride sites on Sundays will help to encourage shoppers into the city.

“It’s such an obvious thing to do, and would show our local businesses that we are serious about helping the city economy.

“The Council should at the very least be looking to implement this for a properly advertised trial period.”

You can support Don’s campaign by signing the petition at http://ourcampaign.org.uk/bathparkandride