Decision details
REVIEW OF DISCRETIONARY POLICIES APPLICABLE TO HOME TO SCHOOL TRANSPORT
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Implemented
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: No
Purpose:
To consider the discretionary policy on transport for pupils seeking denominational education.
Decision:
THAT there should be no change to the current policy pending the outcome of the government’s transport review and the Council’s cross-cutting best value review of transport.
Reasons for the decision:
The current policy ensures that all children offered a place at an aided school can access the school regardless of transport cost, and consequently the schools remain fully inclusive.
Alternative options considered:
Not Applicable.
Reason Key: Strategic nature / impact on communities;
Publication date: 22/07/2004
Date of decision: 15/07/2004
Decided at meeting: 15/07/2004 - Cabinet
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