Masey – PUBLIC CONSULTATION AND INFORMATION 1986

Description

This nine-page working paper, authored by Helen Masey from the respected Transport and Road Research Laboratory (TRRL) in 1986, offers a crucial, early snapshot into the public consultation and information strategies adopted by UK local authorities following the seminal 1985 Transport Act. As WP(TP)24, it reflects a specific moment in time shortly after bus deregulation. The document is grounded in direct discussions with officers from County, Regional, and Islands Councils across England, Wales, and Scotland, providing a robust, officially-sourced overview of initial responses. Primarily text-based, it includes concise tables summarizing consultation parties and planned publicity measures, making it a clear and accessible record. While lacking extensive imagery, its content is purely informational and functional. This Crown Copyright paper is invaluable for researchers, historians, and policymakers seeking to understand the immediate practical challenges and adaptations in local bus services during the transformative period of deregulation.