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

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Addis, Morey, Stocks and Tyerman.

To confirm as correct records the Minutes of the meetings of this Committee held on 22 February 2012.

The Minutes of the meeting of the Appeals Committee (Transport) held on 22 February 2012 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

Prior to consideration of the item in Minute 645 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 appeals for school transport, referred to as Cases 17/11-12 and 18/11-12.

This appeal was withdrawn.

A representative from the Children’s Services Directorate was present and made representations in respect of the appeal.  The appellant for Case 18/11-12 and the Headteacher of Preston Primary School attended the meeting and made representations to the Committee.  The appellant circulated additional medical evidence in support of his case at the meeting.

Resolved:

(i)         that Case 18/11-12 be allowed subject to terms agreed by the Committee.