'Good for people and the environment' - Broseley and Shrewsbury to be connected by bus for first time in 50 years

Shropshire Council has announced that the 437 bus service from Much Wenlock to Shrewsbury is being extended from March 31 to include collection and drop-offs in Broseley.

The move is aiming to provide students, workers and shoppers with "much needed" access to-and-from the county town. 

It's hoped that the service will encourage residents to use public transport instead of their car. 

The extension of the 437 service is being funded from the allocation of Government bus improvement funding for 2024/25 which has been awarded to Shropshire Council. 

The county council's deputy leader and cabinet member with responsibility for public transport, Ian Nellins said: "This is great news for people in Broseley who will soon, for the first time in decades, be able to travel to and from Shrewsbury by bus and I’m delighted that we’ve been able to make this possible. 

"I hope this newly-extended service will prove popular, and will also lead to fewer car journeys between Broseley and Shrewsbury, which will help the environment."

A new timetable for the service between The Square in Broseley and Shrewsbury Bus Station has been published on the council's website. 

Shropshire Councillor for Broseley, Caroline Bagnall added: "I am delighted that, after a long campaign, Broseley residents now have direct bus access to Shrewsbury for the first time in 50 years. 

"Thanks are due to all those who have worked hard to make this happen. This is good for people and good for the environment. We can now work on encouraging people to leave their cars at home and to use public transport instead."

Shropshire Council has also announced that Tanat Valley will begin operating the 'X6' service as a link from Oswestry to the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and Much Wenlock on March 31.