Community Transport Schemes can
offer individual transport and group hire. Some also offer door-to-door services. Community Transport is provided by a number of independent charitable, non-profit-making groups, companies and
organisations.
Who can use
it?
Anyone who doesn’t have access to public transport and is without access to suitable alternative
transport.
These services can be used for a variety of reasons,
including health appointments, shopping, commuting to and from work, social events, evening classes and for making links with other public transport. Each service operates differently and, covers
different areas, so please check when making your booking.
How do I use
it?
You need to register by phoning the number of the service you wish to use. Once it is established that
you are eligible, you can make your booking. Journeys are usually booked with at least 24 hours notice, and you agree your pick up and drop off points and times. Regular bookings can also be made
with some providers.
How much does it
cost?
Fares vary, so please contact the individual operator to find out more. Concessionary fares may be
available to Somerset residents who are English National Concessionary Travel
SchemePass holders. For more information please contact the individual
operator.
Who do I
contact?
Sedgemoor
Sedgemoor Community Transport
01278 434881 or email info@sedgemoorct.com
If these organisations cannot meet your transport needs
you may be able to use SLINKY services or a Community Car Scheme.
Community
Car Scheme
Otter
Wheels
Bookings: Phone 07925 154216 9am to 12noon (Out of hours voice mail service available)
Operates: 9am to 5pm (evening hospital transport when given notice)
Slinky
Service
Slinky is an accessible bus service for people who
can’t use conventional transport.
The service is for things like getting to local health
appointments, visiting friends and relatives, going shopping and as a link to other public transport.
You can use the Slinky bus if
you:
- Do not have your own transport
- Do not have access to a public bus service
- Have a disability which means you cannot use public transport
Parents with young children, teenagers, students, the
elderly, retired people and people with disabilities could all be eligible to use the Slinky service.
If you are eligible you will first need to register as
a member of the scheme. You must fill in a registration form and return it to the booking office before you use the service for the first time.
You can then book a journey by contacting your booking
office at least 24 hours before you want to travel. Trips can be booked up to two weeks in advance.
For journeys up to 3 miles
Single: £2.50
Return: £4
For journeys over 3 miles
Single: £3.50
Return: £5
You can use English National Concessionary Travel Scheme passeson Slinky services. You will need to show your pass every time you travel.
Somerset Student County
Ticketsare also valid on Slinky
services.
Reporting an incident of Anti-Social Behaviour
Crime is a very broad concept. This can make it difficult to know
where is the best place to report an issue you may witness or experience.
There are 3 options
1. Emergency Crime
- Is the crime in progress?
- Do you require urgent police assistance?
- Are you or other people in danger?
Call 999
2. Non Emergency Crime
- Have you witnessed/been a victim of a non-emergency crime?
- Do you require police response but not immediately?
Call the Avon & Somerset non-emergency service
desk 101
3. LOW LEVEL Anti Social Behaviour
There is a number you can call if you wish to REPORT anti social behaviour. This may be, for example, noise, neighbour nuisance or
fly-tipping - these are issues that:
- Do not require direct police response
- Does not need an immediate response
- Does allow the relevant agency to acknowledge the issue, collate evidence etc
Not all Anti-Social Behaviour can be dealt with by the Council. Therefore, you may be asked to terminate
your call and call the police.
If you think this is the correct route for your report call the Anti Social Behaviour 24 hour hotline
on 0800 298 2009.
The Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Database
Anti-Social Behaviour is at the forefront of crime reduction agendas and is the main contributing factor to the publics fear of crime. It is therefore
essential that we maximise our crime reduction capacity by sharing information between all agencies that deal with disorder in Sedgemoor. Reports of Anti-Social Behaviour received at Sedgemoor
District Council will be dealt with on a case by case basis. All information received is held on a database to assist with intelligence lead crime prevention, and may be shared with third parties for
the purposes of crime prevention.
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