New bus service to be introduced in August

The new LC6 service will be launched on 26 August

A new bus service linking Hinckley and Coalville will be introduced in August.

Leicestershire County Council said it was running a one-year trial of the new LC6 route which will connect Coalville Memorial Square, Ibstock, Market Bosworth, Newbold Verdon and Hinckley Crescent bus station.

The service will be launched on 26 August and comes as part of the council's review of supported bus services.

The council said during the one-year trial of the new service, demand and use will be "carefully monitored".

Charles Whitford, cabinet member for highways, transport and waste, said: "The LC6 is another great addition to our local bus network. We know residents want this service between Hinckley and Coalville, as more than 200 people requested it during our travel roadshows held this year.

"Linking up these two areas of the county will help people to get to school, the shops and to work.

"Even if you wouldn't usually use the bus, I would encourage as many residents as possible to try out the new service and help cut congestion on our roads."