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By Community Action Malvern & District
Our proposal is to create an Upton Shuttle Community Bus route that will provide a service to the villages around Upton by helping them access Upton town itself.
The Upton Shuttle bus will be a demand-responsive figure of 8 route that visits one side of Upton, stops in the centre and then crosses the river to visit villages on the other side, bringing people back over into Upton. We were inspired by the community spirit seen during the pandemic, where people were offering help to their neighbours, and want to reflect this kindness within the community. The project will offer a service that responds to the difficulties caused by reductions in public transport, increased fuel costs and challenges faced by small independent retailers. Initially it will be a weekly service supported by local volunteers where people will ring and book a seat, and we will also offer home pick-ups for those unable to access a convenient point. The minibus will cater for wheelchairs and the route will always be flexible according to local demand. Reduced congestion in the town centre will free up parking for tourists to the area helping local businesses to thrive.
What we'll deliver:
Why it's a great idea:
The Upton Shuttle project will offer solutions for travel in and around Upton. which will connect the surrounding villages with the town itself, and will connect residents to amenities such as the doctors surgery, the new supermarket and the community centre. Regular promotion of the service will encourage people to go out, helping them to connect with each other and reduce loneliness and isolation. The project will promote public transport use as a more environmentally friendly option, helping to reduce pollution and reduce congestion in the quaint, narrow streets in the town centre. It will encourage families to access local green spaces without having to drive and access parking, freeing up parking for the many tourists to the area to enjoy the riverside attractions, hospitality venues and independent shops alongside the local residents. Local volunteer drivers will become ambassadors for the town, fostering a sense of pride in the community.
Steps to get it done:
Location Upton upon Severn
About the space
Two distinct groups of villages on either side of the river at Upton on Severn
Council
Malvern Hills District Council
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Total £4,831
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VolunteerCommunity Action Malvern and District is a local charity which was established in 1972 to support the local community and is based in Great Malvern. We are a small organisation of part-time staff managed by a board of trustees and supported in our work by a team of volunteers.
The primary aim is to prevent older and disabled people becoming isolated and lonely, and we complement this by enabling residents of Malvern to support their local community through a range of volunteering opportunities. One of our major projects is the Community Transport service delivered by volunteers: a car scheme provides access to medical appointments and social trips; accessible minibuses provide group transport for members of local organisations to attend meetings and social events; and community bus services link villages with local towns for access to shopping or other services. We also have two vehicles enabling people who are unable to transfer from a wheelchair, or may have difficulty in doing so, to travel as independently as possible. A separate project - Out and About - offers ing twice-weekly outings, monthly Sunday Teas and a Cinema Club for people who are socially isolated, and a recently established Men’s Shed provides space and tools for men to combine practical activity with social interaction to reduce the risks associated with isolation. We are also in the process of setting up a Volunteer Centre to support local voluntary organisations with recruitment of volunteers for their own front-line services. As well as providing a range of transport and social services for residents, Community Action also works with networks of local statutory and voluntary groups to share their specialist knowledge.
Project Owner: Community Action Malvern & District The Project Owner takes legal responsibility for receiving and spending the funds raised and ensuring the project is delivered.
