A COMMUNITY scheme to help elderly and disabled people travel around a county town faces closure.

Droitwich Spa Shopmobility volunteers are holding a crunch meeting on Thursday, January 18, to discuss the charity's future.

The service could be axed because of an apathetic response from residents.

It boasts an impressive range of equipment, including electric wheelchairs and scooters, but last month just nine people used the facility and the scheme has attracted only six users this month.

It officially opened in January at a unit in St Andrew's Square but moved in August to Droitwich Spa Indoor Market.

The project opens three days a week in the market and three days at Gateway, in Salters' Shopping Centre.

Organiser Phil Pepper, of Suffolk Way, said the public had welcomed the idea but had not supported it since.

"We haven't decided to close yet but it's an option the committee will have to seriously consider," he said.

He welcomed anyone who would like a short-term loan over Christmas to call him.

Call Mr Pepper on 0771 2221683 for more details.