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

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

To confirm as correct records the Minutes of the meeting of this Committee held on 18 July 2012, adjourned meeting on 29 August 2012 and meeting held on 29 August 2012.

The Minutes of the meeting of the Appeals Committee (Transport) held on 18 July 2012 and adjourned to 29 August 2012 and Minutes of the meeting held on 29 August 2012 were confirmed as a correct record.

Prior to consideration of the item in Minutes 23 and 24/09/12 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 appeals for school transport, referred to as Cases 04/12-13 and 05/12-13.

A representative from the Children’s Services Directorate was present and made representations in respect of the appeal.  The appellant for Case 04/12-13 attended the meeting and made representations to the Committee.

Resolved:

(i)         that Case 04/12-13 be allowed subject to terms agreed by the Committee.

A representative from the Children’s Services Directorate was present and made representations in respect of the appeal.  The appellant for Case 05/12-13 attended the meeting and made representations to the Committee.

Resolved:

(i)         that Case 05/12-13 be allowed subject to terms agreed by the Committee.