The School Transport Appeals Committee of Devon Council is scheduled to convene on Monday 21 September 2026. The primary focus of the meeting will be to consider school transport appeals, with a portion of the proceedings being held in private to discuss sensitive information.

School Transport Appeals

The committee is scheduled to review a number of school transport appeals. The report pack indicates that briefing notes prepared by the Director of Children and Young People's Futures, along with representations from appellants, will be made available for consideration. The agenda notes that a timetable for these appeals is attached to the report pack. It is important to note that members are reminded that Part II of the reports contains exempt information and should be treated with confidentiality.

Deferred Appeals

The committee is also scheduled to note any appeals that were determined under urgency procedures following members' route walks from the previous meeting. This item is scheduled to be taken in the absence of the public and press.

Other Business

The meeting will also include standard procedural items such as the confirmation of minutes from the previous meeting held on 10 August 2026. Members will also be asked to declare any interests they may have in the items to be discussed. Any items deemed urgent by the Chair will also be considered. The agenda also outlines a recommendation to exclude the press and public for certain items, citing the likely disclosure of exempt information relating to individuals' financial affairs. This exclusion is in accordance with Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 and Section 36 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000, where the public interest in maintaining the exemption is considered to outweigh the public interest in disclosure.