Councillor Thomas (D) was elected Chairman for the meeting.

An apology for absence was received from Councillor Tyerman.

To confirm as correct records the Minutes of the meetings of this Committee held on 1 December 2011.

The Minutes of the meeting of the Appeals Committee (Transport) held on 1 December 2012 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

Prior to consideration of the item in Minute 567 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 paragraph 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 Cases 15/11-12 and 16/11-12.

A representative from the Children’s Services Directorate was present and made representations in respect of the appeal.  The appellant for Case 15/11-12 was unable to attend appeal which was heard in their absence.

Resolved:

(i)         that Case 15/11-12 be refused on the grounds that there were no exceptional circumstances.

A representative from the Children’s Services Directorate was present and made representations in respect of the appeal.  The appellant for Case 16/11-12 attended the meeting and made representations to the Committee.

Resolved:

(i)         that Case 16/11-12 be allowed subject to terms agreed by the Committee.