The Appeals Committee of Fife Council met on 26 June 2024 to consider three school transport appeals. In each case, the committee decided to grant the appeals, citing exceptional circumstances that warranted a departure from the home to school transport policy.

School Transport Appeal - Case 1

The committee reviewed an appeal against the refusal to provide home to school transport assistance in the form of a taxi. The appellant's representative participated virtually. The committee considered all supporting information and verbal submissions from both the Local Authority and the appellant. The committee resolved to grant the appeal, acknowledging that while the home to school transport policy had been applied correctly, there were exceptional circumstances justifying a departure from the policy.

School Transport Appeal - Case 2

The second appeal involved a request for home to school transport assistance in the form of a bus pass. The appellant was present at the meeting. After reviewing the supporting information and hearing verbal submissions from both parties, the committee decided to grant the appeal. The committee found that the policy had been correctly applied but agreed that exceptional circumstances warranted a departure from the policy.

School Transport Appeal - Case 3

The third appeal concerned the refusal to provide home to school transport assistance in the form of fare wear and tear. The appellant attended the meeting. The committee considered all the evidence and verbal submissions from both the Local Authority and the appellant. The appeal was granted, with the committee noting that the policy had been correctly applied but that exceptional circumstances justified a departure from the policy.

For more details, you can refer to the Minutes Public Pack 23042024 Appeals Committee.