The School Transport Appeals Committee of Devon Council met on Monday 29 June 2026 to consider school transport appeals. The meeting was scheduled to discuss several individual appeals, with the press and public excluded for these discussions due to the nature of the information involved.

School Transport Appeals

The committee was scheduled to consider a number of school transport appeals. The report pack indicated that these appeals would be accompanied by a timetable, briefing notes prepared by the Director of Children and Young People's Futures, and representations from the appellants. The agenda specified that these items would be taken in private, with the press and public excluded under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972. This exclusion was recommended on the grounds that the discussions were likely to involve the disclosure of exempt information relating to individuals' financial affairs, and that the public interest in maintaining this exemption outweighed the public interest in disclosure.

The report pack also noted that any appeals determined under urgency procedures following members' route walks from the previous meeting would be presented for noting. This included appeals that had been refused or cancelled.

The committee was provided with a list of appeals, identified by reference numbers such as ST400, ST401, ST402, ST403, and ST404. For each appeal, the location and the name of the school or college involved were listed, such as Dawlish CC, Duchy College, and The Park School. The agenda indicated that appellants and local members would have the opportunity to present their cases.

The report pack included a recommendation that certain appeals be allowed and others refused. The outcome of these recommendations is not detailed in the provided evidence.