The bus shelter on Broad Street is maintained by Redenhall with Harleston Town Council providing a convenient spot to wait for public transport.
In 2025 we were thrilled to receive funding from Norfolk County Council (NCC) to fund much-needed improvements to the bus shelter.
The refurbishment of the shelter, which has been in situ since the 1960s, included an assessment of the shelter’s timber integrity, stripping and re-tiling the roof, installation of new guttering, interior and exterior painting, and installation of a live information screen and lighting.
We ensured resident input was acknowledged during the planning stages of the refurbishment process. This included a request for lighting, which was approved by Norfolk County Council (NCC), and was incorporated into the funding. The real-time bus information screens form part of NCC’s Bus Service Improvement Plan, providing passengers with live travel information, including delays and cancellations.
Situated inside the shelter, it is easily visible to users, while not obscuring visibility of the road.
A yellow Button Box and a React key fob both trigger audio announcements of upcoming departure information, for users with visual impairments. Redenhall with Harleston Town Council Chairman, Paul Mba said:
“We’re delighted with the refurbishment of the bus shelter and incredibly grateful to Norfolk County Council for their support through the grant and the installation of the live screen timetable. A huge thank you also goes to all the contractors who worked together to make this project happen. While it may look like a small job, it involved many moving parts and specialist expertise, and we truly appreciate everyone’s contribution. We hope the community enjoys the improved shelter and its new features.”
The completion of work is a result of a funding application made by the Town Council to NCC in early September 2025, as part of the NCC’s Bus Shelter Grant scheme, led by Katy Battley at NCC. Roofing and guttering work was completed by TC Garrett Roofing. Cleaning and painting completed by local contractor J.H. Property & Landscaping. Electrical works completed by Westcotec Ltd, and screen installation by Nexus Alpha.
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