Agenda item

To consider an appeal for the continuation of home to school transport to St Oswald’s Primary School.

Members considered an appeal from parents regarding the Local Authority’s decision not to provide free home to school transport to St Oswald’s Primary School on a permanent basis.

The parents were in attendance.

Resolved:  (i)      That the appeal not be upheld.

(ii)      That the Local Authority be requested to explore the suggestions put forward by the Panel to assist the family, as detailed in the decision letter to the parent.

Reason:     There were no exceptional circumstances in this case to deviate from normal policy.