4 Towns Bus

4 Towns Bus The 4 Towns community bus is a multi purpose, refurbished and custom designed ex-London double decker bus available for use by local community groups and organisations to extend their services in the Waveney area. The bus is also available to organisations to hire for activity and service sessions.

The bus is a mobile youth and community centre that can take advice, services and activities direct to where they are required.

4 Towns Bus The 4 Towns Community Bus was set up to bring people and services closer together by providing activities and services where none currently exists, or by complementing existing facilities.

The bus is well equipped and has been designed to cover many uses and activities and boasts the following features:

Lower Deck

Disabled access with two desk/workstations that can be used with internet accessible laptops
Leaflet display rack and promotional displays
Relaxed seating area with tea/coffee making facilities
Small enclosed and private confidential area for 1-1 advice sessions/meetings
LEAP advice laptop

Upper Deck

Flexible open space with air conditioning and heating
Relaxed seating area at front and rear
Fold down tables with ‘training area’ at rear for up to 12 people
8 internet accessible laptops with printing, scanning & photocopying facilities
42” plasma TV with cinema surround for use in all multimedia applications, e.g. DVD, presentations and training (including PC connection for desktop training purposes).

4 Towns Bus The project is managed by Waveney Community Forum and is funded by LEAP, Suffolk County Council, Waveney District Council, The Community Safety partnership and Waveney Local Strategic Partnership.

The bus is also a LEAP point offering advice on employment, training and education.

The vehicle is available for both daytime and evening use by local groups and organisations. The bus is provided with a driver who remains with the vehicle during use and also provides support for the equipment on board.

Types of use and services:

Use Youth centre
Meeting & training centre
Exhibitions & promotions
IT suite & classroom
Youth activities
Advice & information
Welfare & support
Training & business support
Family support & early years
Health & tourist information
Community safety

For further information about the 4 Towns Community Bus or to discuss use by your group or organisation, please contact The Community Forum.