Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Stafford (no substitute).

There were no declarations of interest at this meeting.

Resolved:-

That the Minutes of the Meeting held on Wednesday, 30 March 2022 be confirmed as a correct record and signed.

To agree 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.

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 would 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.

Report of Executive Director (Children and Public Health) attached

The Committee considered a report of the Executive Director (Children and Public Health), together with supporting correspondence from the parent of pupil LBS, in connection with an application for home to school transport assistance.

The appellant was in attendance and presented their case and reasons.

Resolved:

That there being no circumstances reported which would justify a departure from the Council's policy, the appeal be dismissed.

Report of Executive Director (Children and Public Health) attached

The Committee considered a report of the Executive Director (Children and Public Health), together with supporting correspondence from the parent of pupil AN, in connection with an application for home to school transport assistance.

The appellant was in attendance and presented their case and reasons.

Resolved:

That there being no circumstances reported which would justify a departure from the Council's policy, the appeals be dismissed.

Report of Executive Director (Children and Public Health) attached

The Committee considered a report of the Executive Director (Children and Public Health), together with supporting correspondence from the parent of pupil RMI, in connection with an application for home to school transport assistance.

The appellant was in attendance and presented their case and reasons.

Resolved:

That the appeal be upheld and home to school transport assistance be granted for pupil RMI.

Report of Executive Director (Children and Public Health) attached

The Committee considered a report of the Executive Director (Children and Public Health), together with supporting correspondence from the parent of pupil LS, in connection with an application for home to school transport assistance.

The parent was unable to attend to present their case and therefore the Committee considered the submitted written evidence and information.

Resolved:

That the appeal be upheld and home to school transport assistance be granted for pupil LS.

Report of Executive Director (Children and Public Health) attached

The Committee considered a report of the Executive Director (Children and Public Health), together with supporting correspondence from the parent of pupil JH, in connection with an application for home to school transport assistance.

The parent was unable to attend to present their case and therefore the Committee considered the submitted written evidence and information.

Resolved:

That the appeal be upheld and home to school transport assistance be granted for pupil JH.