My colleague Nigel Roberts has just uncovered the costs of publicising two controversial schemes in Bath and North East Somerset, the Bath Rapid Transit system and our Spatial Strategy. The first will do little to relieve congestion and reduce journey times, will encourage more car journeys, reduce patrionage on rural bus routes and turn a rail linear way into a two lane bus highway so taht for the last stretch of the commute people get out of the car and into a park and ride bus to save a few seconds. The second is all about housing and development needs over the next 20 years.

Bath and North East Somerset Council has spent nearly £150,000 on publicity relating to the Bath Transport Package and BRT scheme. However, only £30,819 has been spent on publicising the Core Strategy consultation programme so far this year.

 

I think that is an open and shut case for priorities!!