Decision details

The Committee heard an appeal by the parent of the pupil outlined in the report.

The appeal was brought against the Department’s decision in relation to eligibility for free transport from the home address to YG Gwyr.

The parent of the pupil then made verbal representations to the Committee in support of her written submissions and outlined the particular circumstances of her appeal relating to the current family situation surrounding the pupil and her sibling.

Officers of the Education and Transportation sections also made verbal representations in support of their written submissions.

The issues around the changing catchment areas of the school applied for were outlined and detailed by the transport officer to the committee.

Members of the committee asked various questions of both the appellant and officers who responded accordingly.

The Committee considered fully all the verbal and written submissions.

Resolved that the appeal on behalf of the pupil outlined in the report be dismissed as the committee felt there were no exceptional circumstances to the case;