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Where to find us:

Vale Royal Borough Council,
The Drumber, Winsford,
Cheshire, CW7 1AH
Maps of Vale Royal Area

Tel: 01606 862862
Fax: 01606 862100
Minicom: 01606 862862

Email:
webmaster@valeroyal.gov.uk

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Concessionary Travel

Concessionary Travel Scheme 1 April 2008 to 31 March 2009

What is available?

English National Concessionary Bus Pass - No charge

The English National bus pass entitles holders to free off-peak travel on local buses anywhere in England. 'Off-peak' is any time between 9.30am - 11pm Monday to Friday and all day at weekends and on public holidays.

In addition to the statutory scheme detailed above, holders of an English National bus pass issued by the Cheshire Districts consortium are entitled to the following concessions:-

On journeys starting or ending in Cheshire, Halton and Warrington
Monday - Friday before 9.30am - Half fare
Monday - Friday between 9.30am - Midnight - Free

The same concessions apply to Dial a Ride services in the eight partner districts of Cheshire, Chester Park and Ride services and journeys on bus services going into Wales, providing the journey starts or ends in Cheshire.

Who can apply?

Persons aged 60 or over who are a permanent resident of the Vale Royal Borough.

The Bus Pass is issued free of charge. You can apply for your bus pass at any of the Council offices and will need to provide proof of age (for example, your Driving Licence or passport) or any document which proves your age and residence in Vale Royal. You will also need a passport size and quality photograph. Alternatively, you may apply by postal application, forms available from any Borough council office or see Concessionary Travel Forms below.
Your bus pass will be posted to you.

Bus Pass for People with Disabilities

Available to people who:

The application form should be completed and proof of eligibility provided. The application form should be taken to any of the Council offices or posted to Wyvern House together with a passport sized and quality photograph.

Your bus pass will be posted to you.

Railcards

Issued as an alternative to the English National Bus Pass.

Senior Railcard - £2.50

Who can apply?

Persons aged 60 or over who are a permanent resident of the Vale Royal Borough. The cost of the Railcard is £2.50.

Frodsham and Winsford Town Councils and Helsby Parish Council have agreed to pay the £2.50 fee for their residents, therefore no fee is required.

You can apply for your railcard at any of the Council offices and will need to provide proof of age and residence (for example driving licence, passport) or any other document which proves your age and residence in Vale Royal. Alternatively, you may apply by postal application, forms available by telephone 01606 867928 or see Concessionary Travel Forms below.

Railcards can also be purchased direct from National Rail - current price £24.00.www.senior-railcard.co.uk

Railcard for People with Disabilities - £2.50

Offers reduced fare on most rail services. Full details can be found in the 'Rail Travel for Disabled Passengers' booklet provided by the Association of Train Operating Companies, available from train stations and Council offices and at www.disabled personsrailcard.co.uk

Who can apply?

Disabled persons who qualify under the terms and conditions contained in the National Rail leaflet, available from all Vale Royal Borough Council Offices or by telephone 01606 867928. Completed application form and proof of eligibility should be returned to Vale Royal Borough Council together with the £2.50 fee.

Frodsham and Winsford Town Councils and Helsby Parish Council have agreed to pay the £2.50 cost for their residents, therefore no fee is required.

Your railcard will be posted to you.

Disabled persons railcard can be purchased direct from the Disabled railcard office. Current price one year card £18. Three year card £48.

Taxi Vouchers

Taxi Vouchers
Issued as an alternative to the English National concessionary bus pass.

Who can apply?

Persons with a disability who are unable to use public transport and persons aged 60 or over living in an eligible rural parish (a list of eligible rural parishes is available from the Council). Proof of age and residence within Vale Royal to be provided with completed application. Taxi Vouchers are not available to persons who hold a current UK driving licence and own a motor vehicle. Forms are available from any borough council office or see Concessionary Travel Forms below.

Applicants aged 60 and over will be required to complete an application form and provide proof of age and residence.

Applicants with disabilities will be given a disabled person's application form, part 2 to be completed by the applicant's doctor.

How to apply



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Concessionary Travel Scheme 2008 (links to Cheshire County Council website)

Further Information


Existing Railcard and Taxi Voucher Holders

Existing holders of Railcards and Taxi Vouchers will be notified before the expiry of their current concession.

Replacement Passes

If you have lost your Railcard/Bus Pass you may obtain a replacement by completing a replacement concession form, available from the borough council offices or see the Concessionary Travel Forms above.

Blue Badge Scheme

Blue badges are provided by Cheshire County Council, for further information visit their website Blue Badge Scheme information (links to Cheshire County Council website) or telephone 0845 1131133.

Further Information

Further information and application forms are available at the following Vale Royal Borough Council offices:


Last modified: 14 November 2008

Public Transport in Vale Royal