Bus passengers in Chichester are being invited to comment on plans for a new subsidised bus service.
The proposal would combine the Parklands 46/47 service with the Graylingwell 50 route, offering more frequent buses into the city centre.
It would also run to Minerva Heights to serve new residential areas.
West Sussex County Council says the plan will help keep services sustainable in the long term.
The initiative, partly funded by the development at Minerva Heights, aims to ensure bus services remain sustainable in the longer term while meeting the evolving travel needs of local communities.
For most passengers, the proposed changes the council says would deliver a more reliable and accessible service, with benefits including:
- Increased frequency to every 30 minutes
- New weekend and evening journeys
- Reinstated links to bus and railway stations
- Improved access to Chichester market and Southgate
- Better connection between student accommodation and the University campus
- Larger vehicles with more space for buggies and mobility needs
However, to achieve these improvements to the overall service some changes need to be made that for some passengers, particularly in Parklands, would mean a reduced frequency and/or increased walking distance to alternative stops.
Cllr Joy Dennis, Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport at West Sussex County Council, said: “While most residents would see an improved service, we appreciate that these changes may have a negative impact on a limited number of passengers. We value people’s feedback which is why we have launched this consultation before making any decisions as we want to ensure any changes made have maximum benefit and minimum disruption.
“Streamlining these bus services will not only provide a more efficient service but is also in line with our Council Plan priority of making best use of our resources.”
The county council and operator of the 46/47 and 50 routes, Stagecoach, have teamed up to run a ‘bus surgery’ for the route on Wednesday 10 December, from 10am to 12pm in Parklands, Chichester. Staff will be on hand to explain the plans and answer any questions from passengers or local residents.
For more information on the proposed changes and to complete the consultation visit yourvoice.westsussex.gov.uk/chichesterbus and submit your feedback by Monday 22 December 2025.
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