A JOHN Kyrle student has successfully obtained a bus shelter near to where she lives so that she and her friends did not have to stand in the rain and wind.

Ava Davis, a Year Nine pupil who lives in Cinderford, contacted the local town council to ask if they could get a bus shelter installed on St White’s Road, so that she and her friends did not have to stand in the rain and wind while waiting for the bus.

Cinderford Town Council worked with Gloucestershire County Council, Cinderford-based Grindles Coaches and Forestry England to install a shelter.

The shelter was relocated from the Arle Court Park and Ride in Cheltenham to its new home on land managed by Forestry England opposite Buckshaft Road by Gloucestershire County Council’s integrated Transport Unit.

Ava said: “I was new to John Kyrle School and when I waited for the bus from Cinderford I was getting wet from the rain.

“I also noticed that Dean Magna pupils were getting wet from the rain too. I thought that other people who live nearby can use a shelter when catching buses.


“I attended a council meeting with councillors and the bus company. They thought it was a good idea to have a bus shelter too. 

“I would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has helped make this happen. It will make a big difference to everyone who uses buses nearby.”

Tom Grindle, of Grindle’s Coaches said: “This was a valuable opportunity for us to provide our expertise and recommendations on the placement of the new shelter, with careful consideration of the needs of all passengers. 

“We believe this new shelter significantly enhances the comfort and safety of waiting, boarding, and alighting from the school bus.”

Cllr Philip Robinson, Gloucester county council’s cabinet member for education and bus transport said: “I commend Ava for raising the issue. It’s great to see young people getting involved in the community and pushing for positive solutions. I’m also pleased we were able to find a solution and reuse an existing shelter.”