Agenda and minutes

To appoint a Member to Chair the meeting.

Resolved:  That Councillor Wells be appointed to Chair the meeting.

To consider excluding the public and press from the meeting during consideration of agenda item 5 on the grounds that it contains information relating to an individual and which is likely to reveal the identity of an individual. This information is classed as exempt under Paragraphs 1 & 2 of Schedule 12A to Section 100A of the Local Government Act 1972, as amended by the Local Government (Access to information) (Variation) Order 2006.

Resolved:  That the press and public be excluded from the

meeting during consideration of agenda item 5 on the grounds that it contains information relating to an individual and which is likely to reveal the identity of an individual.  This information is classed as exempt under paragraphs 1 and 2 of Schedule 100A of the Local Government Act (Access to Information) (Variation) Order 2006.

At this point Members are asked to declare:

·        Any personal interests not included on the Register of Interests

·        Any prejudicial interests or

·        Any disclosable pecuniary interests

which they may have in respect of business on this agenda.

Members were asked to declare any personal interests not included on the Register of Interests, any prejudicial interests or any disclosable pecuniary interests which they may have in respect of business on the agenda.  None were declared.

To approve and sign the minutes of the meetings held on 14 May 2014 and 8 September 2014.

Resolved:  That the minutes of the meetings held on 14 May 2014 and 8 September 2014 be approved and signed as a correct record.

To consider an appeal for assistance with home to school transport to All Saints’ RC School.

Members considered an appeal from a parent regarding the Local Authority’s decision not to provide free home to school transport to All Saints RC School.

An education officer and the pupil’s parents were in attendance to present their cases. 

Resolved:  That a walking escort be provided for the pupil to support them in developing their independence whilst walking to and from school.  A taxi would be provided until the walking escort was in place.

Reason:     These arrangements had the support of both parties and would support the pupil in becoming an independent traveller.