School Transport Appeals
To determine appeals against the decision of the Council not to offer assisted school transport.
A copy of the Under-16 School Transport Policy is enclosed and applies in respect of Cases 1, 3 and 4. A copy of the Post-16 School Transport Policy is enclosed and applies in respect of Case 2.
Cases have been scheduled as follows –
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2.00 pm |
Case 1
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2.45 pm |
Case 2
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3.30 pm |
Case 3
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4.15 pm |
Case 4
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Additional documents:
Minutes:
The Committee considered four appeals against the decision of the Integrated Transport Service not to allow assisted school transport, in accordance with the Council’s Transport Policy.
The appellant in Case 4 was not present, and the appeal was, therefore, heard in the absence of the appellant.The Presenting Officer presented the Local Authority’s case and the Committee considered the appellant’s written evidence only, together with additional written evidence tabled at the meeting.
In each case, the appellant(s) and Presenting Officer, together with the Admissions and Appeals Officer, were in attendance throughout consideration of the appeal. After each appeal, the appellant(s), Presenting Officer and Admissions and Appeals Officer withdrew from the meeting, following which the Committee reached its decision.
The Committee carefully considered the evidence presented to it both orally and in writing.
RESOLVED:
That
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Case 1 |
the appeal be REFUSED; |
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Case 2 |
the appeal be UPHELD, subject to the following - |
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In the event of an improvement in the financial circumstances of the appellant, the case be reviewed; and |
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The case be reviewed in August 2010. |
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Case 3 |
the appeal be REFUSED; and |
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Case 4 |
the appeal be REFUSED. |
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(Note: Councillor M A Martin joined the meeting after Case 1 had been considered.)