Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: September 11, 2024

Purpose:

Content: 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.