Post 16 Transport Policy Statement for the 2026 - 2027 Academic Year
May 1, 2026 Assistant City Mayor - Children and Young People (Cabinet member) Awaiting outcome View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Assistant City Mayor - Children and Young People approved the new Post 16 Transport Policy Statement for the 2026 – 2027 Academic Year on 1 May 2026. The decision was made to fulfil the statutory duty to publish these arrangements annually by 31 May. The policy continues existing arrangements for transport assistance to young people and adult learners in education or training.
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Purpose
To seek approval for the proposed policy for the provision of transport assistance to young people and adult learners in education or training. The council must publish these arrangements in a Post 16 Transport Policy Statement (TPS) each academic year by 31 May.
Decision
To approve the new Post 16 Transport Policy Statement for the 2026 – 2027 Academic Year
Reasons for the decision
By law, support available to the 16 to 25 age group must be set out in a transport policy statement. There is a statutory duty to publish this by 31 May 2026.
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Details
| Outcome | For Determination |
| Decision date | 1 May 2026 |
| Effective from | 12 May 2026 |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |