Part I
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Apologies and substitutions.
Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Mrs Borton (substitute: Councillor Norman), Mrs Rayner and Mrs White.
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Declarations of interest.
Councillor Grimwade - Item 8 - Appeal Against Dismissal - lifelong member of unison - personal
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Exclusion of the Public.
Resolved That, under Section 100(A)(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded from the meeting for the items of business set out below on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Act, and that the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information.
Part II(Confidential)
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Secondary School Transport Appeal - Pupil BH
The Committee considered a report of the Corporate Director Children & Learning, together with supporting correspondence from the parent of pupil BH, in connection with an application for home to school transport assistance. Resolved: That there being no circumstances reported which would justify a departure from the Council's policy the appeal be dismissed.
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Secondary School Transport Appeal - Pupil JE
The Committee considered a report of the Corporate Director Children & Learning, together with supporting correspondence from the parent of pupil JE, in connection with an application for home to school transport assistance. Resolved: That there being no circumstances reported which would justify a departure from the Council's policy the appeal be dismissed.
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Secondary School Transport Appeal - Pupil ERH
The Committee considered a report of the Corporate Director Children & Learning, together with supporting correspondence from the parent of pupil JE, in connection with an application for home to school transport assistance. Resolved: That there being no circumstances reported which would justify a departure from the Council's policy the appeal be dismissed.
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Post 16 School Transport Appeal - Pupil FI
The Committee considered a report of the Corporate Director Children & Learning, together with supporting correspondence from the parent of pupil FI, in connection with an application for home to school transport assistance. Resolved: That there being no circumstances reported which would justify a departure from the Council's policy the appeal be dismissed.
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Appeal Against Dismissal - Employee AS
The Committee considered an appeal against dismissal submitted by employee AS. The Council's case was presented by Mrs Sally Holland, supported by Mr Jim Gray (HR Officer). The appellant was in attendance with his union representative, Mrs Claire Wormald who presented his case. Having considered all the written evidence presented, the Committee: Resolved:- That the appeal be dismissed.