The Appeals Committee of Cornwall Council met on Monday 13 April 2026 to consider several appeals regarding school transport. The committee resolved to exclude the press and public from these discussions due to the personal nature of the information involved.

School Transport Appeals

The committee considered six individual cases concerning travel assistance for pupils to attend various schools across Cornwall.

• Travel Assistance to Archbishop Benson CE Primary School: This appeal was withdrawn prior to the meeting.
• Travel Assistance to Burraton CP School: This appeal was considered by the committee.
• Travel Assistance to Humphry Davy School: This appeal was considered by the committee.
• Travel Assistance to Mounts Bay Academy: This appeal was considered by the committee.
• Travel Assistance to Oak Tree School: This appeal was considered by the committee.
• Travel Assistance to Restormel APA: This appeal was considered by the committee.

The specific outcomes for the appeals relating to Burraton CP School, Humphry Davy School, Mounts Bay Academy, Oak Tree School, and Restormel APA were not detailed in the provided minutes for this meeting. However, the minutes from a subsequent meeting on 1 June 2026 indicate that appeals concerning travel assistance to Illogan School, Holsworthy Community College, Redruth School, and Carclaze Community Primary School were refused. One appeal to Torpoint Community College was deferred.

The Appeals Committee operates under the framework of the Local Government Act 1972, which allows for the exclusion of the public and press when sensitive personal information is likely to be disclosed. The committee's procedures involve presenting the case by the Transport Coordination Service, followed by questions from the committee, and then allowing the appellant to present their case and answer questions. Local Members may also make representations. The committee then deliberates and makes a decision, which is communicated to the appellant in writing.

The members of the Appeals Committee present at this meeting were Councillor James O'Keefe, Councillor Peter Channon, Councillor James Ball, and Councillor Alison White. The meeting was chaired by Councillor James O'Keefe, who was elected as Chairman for the meeting. The minutes of this meeting were later confirmed at a subsequent meeting held on 1 June 2026. ¹