In Nov ’23, your Green Councillor proposed a motion to full council to help veterans by providing free bus travel. The motion was passed and officers agreed to look into the logistics.
Following this, our Green County Councillor group secured a £100, 000 budget amendment to fund the scheme, (in Feb ’24). The outcome is that a scheme to help with bus travel for veterans seeking employment
was launched in August. (Those who are of pension age or have a disability can already apply for a travel pass). Voucher books are available at job centres. For more info and to share with anyone who it may benefit, please see:
https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/gloucestershire-county-council-news/news-august-2024/free-bus-travel-for-veterans-seeking-employment/
