Issue - meetings

[To approve changes to current travel and subsidy guidance]

1.      That a change section 8.8 of the All Age Travel Assistance Policy as detailed in section 3 of the report, to include exceptional circumstances and ensure there is not a ‘blanket approach’ towards charging for post 16 transport be approved.

2.      That an amendment to the definition of 'low income families' in the All Age Travel Assistance Policy glossary as detailed in section 3 of the report, to ensure clarity that an individual or family is considered to be from a low income family if they are in receipt of free school meals as opposed to a list of ‘qualifying benefits’ be approved.

Councillor Dr Michael Hardacre presented for approval two amendments to the All Age Travel Assistance Policy. The changes would ensure the Council was not left at risk of legal challenge in relation to the application of the Policy.

Resolved:

1.    That a change section 8.8 of the All Age Travel Assistance Policy as detailed in section 3 of the report, to include exceptional circumstances and ensure there is not a ‘blanket approach’ towards charging for post 16 transport be approved.

2.    That an amendment to the definition of 'low income families' in the All Age Travel Assistance Policy glossary as detailed in section 3 of the report, to ensure clarity that an individual or family is considered to be from a low income family if they are in receipt of free school meals as opposed to a list of ‘qualifying benefits’ be approved.