Councillor Morey was elected Chairman for the meeting.

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Pritchard, Thomas (D) and Stocks.

To confirm as correct records the Minutes of the meetings of this Committee held on 12 June 2013.

The Minutes of the meeting of the Appeals Committee (Transport) held on 13 June 2013 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

Prior to consideration of the item in Minute 68.1 and 68.2 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 two appeals for school transport, referred to as Case 01/13-14 and 02/13-14.

A representative from the Children’s Services Directorate was present and made representations in respect of the appeal.  The appellant for Case 01/13-14 attended the meeting and made representations to the Committee.

Resolved:

(i)         that Case 01/13-14 be refused on the grounds set out at the Committee.

A representative from the Children’s Services Directorate was present and made representations in respect of the appeal.  The appellant for Case 02/13-14 attended the meeting and made representations to the Committee.

Resolved:

(i)         that Case 02/13-14 be deferred for further information.