A CHORLEY bus depot is closing – putting 21 jobs under threat.

Stagecoach has announced the planned closure of its Eaves Lane engineering facility in September as a result of rising costs.

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The company said the site needs extensive investment so it is switching some Chorley bus routes to Preston.

Elisabeth Tasker, managing director of Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire, said: “This has been a difficult decision.

“However, it’s important that we do what is right for our business to ensure stability for the majority of our employees.

“It is essential to allow us to deliver low fares and affordable travel for the customers .

“Like other sectors of the economy, we are continuing to see rising costs across our business.

“In addition, Eaves Lane depot is in need of significant modernisation, as it is no longer fit for purpose, and the costs involved to do that work are prohibitive.

“We remain fully committed to providing high-quality bus services .”