Bus services were somewhat erratic, there had been small changes to local timetables. The government want to introduce a 5 concession for pensions. The Park and Ride is going from strength to strength, the service was being extended by half an hour at each end of the day. Police - Figures show police strength in the County stands at 1285. Cllr Fitch told the PC that retiring police are paid out of police revenue.
Local police have to go to the 'front line' to strengthen numbers.
In response to a question from a councillor Cllr Fitch is to enquire about the proportion of administrative posts in the police force. District Council Cllr Cane told the PC that the final enhancement scheme details would soon be distributed. ECDC is nearly ready for 2000 compatibility. The Citizens panel is now being set up, the first results are expected in the new year. Questions have been asked about three services provided by ECDC, the other services will be taken in rotation until all have been covered.