Councillor Law was elected Chairman for the meeting.

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Mandy Darling and Sykes.

In accordance with the wishes of the Conservative Group Councillor Brooks was substituted by Councillor David Thomas.

Prior to consideration of the item in Minute 4 the press and public were formally excluded from the meeting on the grounds that the item involved the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraphs 1 and 2 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended).)

In accordance with the procedure agreed in Minute 30/5/99 to hear Transport Appeals previously dismissed by the Officer Panel as follows:-

The Committee received information on an appeal for school transport, referred to as Case 06-19/20.

A representative from the Children’s Services Directorate was present and made representations in respect of the appeal.  The appellant for Case 06-19/20 attended the meeting and made representations to the Committee.

Resolved:

(i)        that Case 06-19/20 be allowed subject to terms agreed by the Committee.