Warrington’s Own Buses – important update

Please see below a message from Warrington’s Own Buses:

As from Monday morning (8th September 2025), we will be rerouting service 40 to cover service 41 from Chester Road/Ackers Road – it will still run as normal as far as this point from Stretton. This means it will now run via the A56 (Chester Road and Stockport Road) instead of via Ackers Lane, Knutsford Road, Bradshaw Lane, Thelwall New Road and Bell Lane.

Passengers who currently catch service 40 on Ackers Road can catch the approx. 0731 service 5 which calls into school at 0756. Passengers between Pilling Gardens and school have the option of services 5, 39, 40B and 42A.

Every day counts

We’re excited to welcome all our students back for the new school year this week. I am sure many of you will have read the recent BBC article on school attendance, which highlights that being in school every single day is vital for children’s progress, confidence and long-term success. Missing even a day in this first week can set unhelpful patterns for the year ahead.

We know many of you are also looking forward to the return of school routines (and perhaps a little peace and quiet at home too!). By ensuring your child is here every day, you’re giving them the best start – and giving yourselves a well-earned breather as well.

We have been asked to share this letter from Warrington Borough Council, which outlines their policy on Fixed Penalty notices, please take a moment to read this carefully.

Thank you for your support,
Mrs Jennings