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That Cabinet considered the consultation
responses, together with the content of this report and supporting
documentation.
 
To implement the following in the 25-26 Home
to School Transport Policy:
· That the Council adopts the statutory
distance eligibility criteria of two miles for primary aged
learners who are attending their nearest suitable or catchment
school.
· That the Council adopts the statutory
distance eligibility criteria of three miles for secondary aged
learners who are attending their nearest suitable or catchment
school.
· Expanding the application of personal
transport budgets where this is the most economically advantageous
option for the Council. This option would only be implemented if
the parents /guardians agree with the proposal, and they have the
means to transport their child(ren) on a daily basis.
 
To delegate authority to the Chief Officer
Communities & Place to develop and or amend the Home to School
Transport Policy and any supporting guidance to reflect Cabinets
decision.