Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Walker (substitute: Cllr Garne), Warren (substitute: Cllr Cox) and Stafford.

There were no declarations of interest at this meeting.

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 AD, in connection with applications for home to school transport assistance.

The appellant was in attendance and presented their case and reasons. The appellant was supported by Councillor Habermel.

Resolved:

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

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 OK, in connection with applications for home to school transport assistance.

The appellant was in attendance and presented their case and reasons. The appellant was supported by Councillor Ward.

Resolved:

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