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

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Addis and Morey.

To confirm as correct records the Minutes of the meetings of this Committee held on 20 November 2013.

The Minutes of the meeting of the Appeals Committee (Transport) held on 20 November 2014 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

Prior to consideration of the item in Minute 101 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 Cases 17/13-14 and 18/13-14.

A representative from the Children’s Services Directorate was present and made representations in respect of the appeal.  The appellants for Case 17/13-14 were unable to attend the meeting, the clerk to the committee read out a statement provided by the appellants.

Resolved:

(i)         that Case 17/13-14 be refused on the grounds that there were no exceptional circumstances.

(Note: prior to consideration of minute 102 Councillor Stocks declared a non-pecuniary interest.)

A representative from the Children’s Services Directorate was present and made representations in respect of the appeal.  The appellant for Case 18/13-14 attended the meeting and made representations to the Committee.

Resolved:

(i)         that Case 18/13-14 be allowed subject to terms agreed by the Committee.