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

To confirm as correct records the Minutes of the meetings of this Committee held on 22 May 2013.

The Minutes of the meeting of the Appeals Committee (Transport) held on 22 May 2013 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

Prior to consideration of the item in Minute 62 and 63 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 17/12-13 and 19/12-13.

To consider Case 17/12-13 which was deferred on the 22 May 2013, for further information.

The Committee received information on an appeal for school transport, referred to as Case 17/12-13.

A representative from the Children’s Services Directorate was present at the appeal which had been deferred for further information on the 22 May 2013. The appellant for Case 17/12-13 attended the meeting and made additional representations to the Committee.

Resolved:

(i)         that Case 17/12-13 be refused on the grounds that there were no exceptional circumstances.

The Committee received information on an appeal for school transport, referred to as Case 19/12-13.

A representative from the Children’s Services Directorate was present and made representations in respect of the appeal.  The appellant for Case 19/12-13 attended the meeting and made representations to the Committee.

Resolved:

(i)         that Case 19/12-13 be refused on the grounds that there were no exceptional circumstances.