A CAMPAIGNING Liberal Democrat councillor is carrying out a survey of 900 households in Sunniside, Gateshead, to ask people about the impact of changes to bus services in the village.
Dr Jonathan Wallace, who represents the village on Gateshead Council, and a team of helpers, delivered the survey forms on Saturday 26th August.
Bus operator Go Gateshead recently announced that the 645 service will be axed in September even though it is one of the most important services to Sunniside village.
“I have had people in touch with me to tell me about the difficulties they will face once the 645 disappears,” said Jonathan.
“Many residents on the Sunniside estate already have difficulties getting to Gateshead as there are no direct buses there running along Sunniside Road.
“But the disappearance of the 645 will mean that there is no service from the estate to Dunston. Many will now have difficulty getting to the swimming pool, the Activity Centre or Dunston Health Centre.
“The survey will give us a better picture of the problems caused by the loss of the 645. We will be taking the results to Go Gateshead to ask them to keep the service running.”
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