Purpose

The purpose of this report is
to seek approval for capital expenditure to procure up to 10 new
vehicles and establish a pilot Council operated fleet of vehicles
providing home to school transport for children with SEND
needs.
 

Content

Councillor Turner noted the
report outlining the business case for operating a pilot for
in-house fleet for home to school transport.
 
The Cabinet
Member for Finance supports –
 

·      
Investment of circa
£750,000 to procure 10 new vehicles for the in-house fleet
pilot is included in budget proposals presented to Cabinet and
Council in the Council Financial & Rollover Report
2023/24.
 

·      
Bringing other currently underutilised minibuses
from the Councils existing fleet under the control of the home to
school transport service.
 
The operation of the fleet of
home to school minibuses from underutilised assets (premises) the
exact locations to be determined based suitability and
need.