Home to School Transport Review
Cheshire West and Chester Council has agreed to the following changes to its Under 16 School Transport Policy and Post 16 Transport Policy.
Summary of changes
- To withdraw subsidised denominational transport for pupils with effect from September 2012. However, transport provision to families on qualifying benefits will continue so long as the distance travelled is between two and 15 miles.
- A fund will be established to protect young people from families who do not meet the national needs for hardship support when the changes come into force over the next two years. The precise details of this will be developed as part of an engagement process.
The changes also include the introduction of a two year phased withdrawal of subsidised Post 16 transport aligned with an increase in charges for each year:
September 2012
An additional increase in the charge to Post 16 students from £440 - £660.
September 2013
A further increase in the charge to Post 16 students from £660 - £880 or the appropriate none subsidised cost, with the complete withdrawal of subsidy by 2014.
Full details of the decision and consultation can be found at the link below
The consultation on Home to School Transport has closed and a final decision has been made.
Plan of engagement
The Plan of Engagement (PDF 93KB) is available for download
For information on the latest Equality Impact Assessment and the Plan of Engagement see the Equality Analysis webpage and select the document named School travel - home to school transport.
Changes to the Home to School Transport Policies
Full details of the
decision to make changes to the home to school transport policy are
available at
item 6 of the Executive agenda.
Supporting documents are available below.
Associated Consultation Documentation
- School Transport Proposal Document (PDF, 232KB)
- School Transport Consultation Frequently Asked Questions Document (PDF, 83KB)
- Impact Assessment (Version 1) (PDF, 498KB)
- Summary of Drop-in sessions (PDF, 95KB)
- Key Themes and Issues (PDF, 200KB)
- Denominational Transport Currently Provided – Main Areas of Impact (PDF, 100KB)
- List of Consultees (PDF, 182KB)
- Post 16 Transport Currently Provided – Main Areas of Impact (PDF, 68KB)