The Appeals Board met on Friday 23 January 2026 to approve previous minutes and hear two appeals regarding home to school transport charges. The meeting concluded with the approval of the public minutes from the previous meeting and the subsequent exclusion of the press and public for the remainder of the agenda.

Hearing of Appeals

The Board considered two cases concerning charges for home to school transport. The details of these appeals were discussed in private session, with the press and public excluded from the meeting in accordance with Section 100A of the Local Government Act 1972. This legislation allows for the exclusion of the public when information relating to individuals, financial affairs, or business matters is being discussed. The specific paragraphs cited were 4, 5, and 7 of Schedule 12A, which relate to information about recipients of services, financial assistance, and the financial or business affairs of any particular person.

Approval of Public Minutes

The Board resolved to approve the public minutes of the meeting held on 19 December 2025 as a correct record. These minutes, available in the Printed minutes Friday 23-Jan-2026 10.00 Appeals Board document, covered the previous meeting's proceedings.

Appointment of Chairperson

Councillor Stephen Davies was appointed as the Chairperson for the Appeals Board meeting.

Public and Members' Questions

No public or members' questions were received for this meeting.