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Originally Posted by gynn
The Council normally only keeps files for about 7 years, so asking for a file from 16 years ago was always going to be a long shot. I remember a meeting with Tony Depledge from Blackpool Transport, and we spoke to Blackburn and Rossendale. There was also another of the big name companies, a rival to Stagecoach, whose name escapes me.
The Stagecoach offer was the only one on the table, which was controversial because Stagecoach's reputation at that time was not good.
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Yes, Stagecoach had a reputation for forcing Councils into selling - Lancaster and Darlington I think were two such examples. Interesting to see they have such a good reputation these days!
I'm chasing the library lead this week, so hoping they may be able to come up with the report - and Bob Dobson has passed on a couple of names there which may help. I will of course let you know how that goes.
Meantime, a big thanks for your interest and help, and if you do think of anything else ....... !!