Councillor Terry Douris said it was "committed to improving" the town centre, and making it an attractive destination.

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Mr Douris added that the council had been "quite creative" in the type of vehicle it used and how many children were transported at any one time.

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Councillor Douris said the council had "a very active policy" on developing schools and increasing school sizes so parents could get children into schools closer to their homes.

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