Leicestershire Network Review

Leicestershire County Council is reviewing the bus services that it supports financially so that they are more responsive to the travel needs of communities. This review involves partnership working through Leicestershire Buses and, through the BSIP+ grant funding award, consider new and different approaches to how local bus service networks are provided.

Network Review Phases

The network review is taking place in 5 phases across the county between now and early 2025. Each phase will be supported by our Sustainable Travel Roadshows. The table below shows the current timings.

Phase Area Review Roadshows Change
1 Melton Spring 24 to Summer 24 October 24 Winter 24/25
2 Charnwood and Harborough wider district services Autumn 24 to Winter 24 Winter 24/25 Spring 25
3 Charnwood & Harborough Town services and North & South West Leicestershire  Winter 24/25 Spring 25 Spring 25
4 Hinckley Winter 24/25 Spring 25 Summer 25
5 Blaby, Oadby & Wigston Work with bus operators to promote commercial services and improve connectivity. 

Sustainable Travel Roadshows 

The Sustainable Travel Roadshow events will offer information about your local transport options, and keep you informed on plans for your local bus services. Information for each phase, including dates, times and locations of the Roadshows, will be updated on the list below as each event is confirmed. 

Melton

The Melton Sustainable Travel Roadshow took place in October 2024. Updates and changes to services will be provided on this page as information is confirmed. 

Charnwood and Harborough - wider district services

Event details are yet to be announced. Keep an eye on this page for updates. 

Charnwood and Harborough Town & North and South West Leicestershire

Event details are yet to be announced. Keep an eye on this page for updates. 

Hinckley

Event details are yet to be announced. Keep an eye on this page for updates. 

Blaby, Oadby & Wigston

Event details are yet to be announced. Keep an eye on this page for updates.