The Bar ‘n’ Bus, a double-decker equipped with refreshments and games catering for up to 37 young people between 11 and 17, ceased in April due to mechanical and staff shortages.

But during Maldon District Council’s Crime and Committee meeting on Wednesday 7, it was agreed that officers would try to secure funding to help restart the project.

Bar ‘n’ Bus boss Peter Brown, who was pleased with the development, said: “More funding is certainly welcome.

“At the moment we are arranging a meeting to figure out how we can get the Maldon team up and running again.”