PENDLE MP Andrew Stephenson has asked Lancashire County Council to provide late evening bus services between Barnoldswick and Skipton.

Currently the last 215 bus leaves Skipton at 8.35pm Monday to Saturday, arriving at Barnoldswick at 9.05pm. Services to Burnley run later.

Mr Stephenson said: “Knowing that many residents in Barnoldswick regularly travel to Skipton in the evening to attend events and see friends, it is not good that the last bus back is so early. It is vital that our bus services serve the needs of the local community. I will talk to Lancashire County Council to see if a compromise can be reached.”

LCC told Mr Stephenson there were no currently no funds for such a scheme, but it would be looked at in the next review of services.