The Appeals Committee of Cornwall Council is scheduled to convene on Monday 16 November 2026 to consider a series of individual school transport appeals. The committee will review cases relating to travel assistance for pupils attending various educational institutions across Cornwall.

School Transport Appeals

The primary focus of the meeting is expected to be the consideration of several individual cases concerning travel assistance for pupils to attend different schools. The committee's agenda includes discussions on travel assistance for students attending:

• Penair School
• Pool Academy
• Truro and Penwith College in Truro
• Cornwall College in St Austell
• Humphry Davy School
• Atlantic Academy
• Hayle Academy

Each of these items will involve a review of specific requests for travel assistance, with detailed reports available for each case. The procedure for these hearings is outlined, which includes presentations from the Transport Coordination Service, questions from the committee, and opportunities for appellants or their representatives to present their cases. The committee will then deliberate and make decisions on each appeal.

The committee will also address procedural matters, including the election of a Chairman for the meeting and the potential exclusion of the press and public from certain agenda items. This exclusion is anticipated on the grounds that the discussions may involve the disclosure of exempt information relating to individuals, as permitted under the Local Government Act 1972¹. The minutes from the previous meeting, held on 13 July 2026, are also scheduled for confirmation.