Agenda and draft minutes

RESOLVED that Councillor Shuttleworth be elected Chair for the duration of the meeting.

There were no items of urgent business received.

There were no apologies for absence received.

Councillor Garry declared a personal interest at item 9 by virtue of knowing the appellants and took no part in the discussion or vote thereon.

RESOLVED that the Home to School Transport Appeal Procedure be noted.

That, in accordance with Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the following items of business on the grounds that they contain exempt information under paragraph(s) 1and 2 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Act, and it would not, on balance, be in the public interest to disclose the reports.

RESOLVED that, in accordance with Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the following items of business on the grounds that they contain exempt information under paragraphs 1 and 2 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Act, and it would not, on balance, be in the public interest to disclose the reports.

RESOLVED that the appeal be withdrawn.

The Senior Transport Officer presented the case on behalf of the Local Education Authority calling no witnesses in support. The Appellant attended to present their case.

A Group Solicitor was in attendance who advised on matters of policy and procedure at the Committee. The Committee asked questions of the Local Education Authority and the Appellant, and both parties were given the opportunity to ask questions of each other.

Both parties were given the opportunity to sum up their case. The Committee adjourned whilst deliberations took place.

RESOLVED that the Appeal be DISMISSED, as the circumstances detailed by the Appellant were not so exceptional as to merit a departure from the Authority’s policy.

The Senior Transport Officer presented the case on behalf of the Local Education Authority calling no witnesses in support. The Appellant accompanied by a friend attended to present their case.

A Group Solicitor was in attendance who advised on matters of policy and procedure at the Committee. The Committee asked questions of the Local Education Authority and the Appellant, and both parties were given the opportunity to ask questions of each other.

Both parties were given the opportunity to sum up their case. The Committee adjourned whilst deliberations took place.

RESOLVED that the Appeal be UPHELD and transport be granted to the end of the current academic year.