Decision - Review of Home to School Transport 2013

(1)               That the extension of the 91 bus service to Cardinal Newman School so that it runs from Ovingdean to Cardinal Newman School from September 2013 using funding from changes to denominational transport be agreed;

(2)               That officers should consult on the possible withdrawal of the 96 bus service with the parents/carers and schools of current users including on possible funding of alternative transport solutions and to bring a report back to the committee;

(3)               That the retention of the 74 and 75 bus services to Patcham High School funded from changes to denominational transport be agreed;

(4)               That Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company be requested to adapt the afternoon commercial 94/94A bus service running to Queen’s Park and East Brighton so that one picks up pupils from Dorothy Stringer and one from Varndean on the school side of Ditchling Road with effect from September 2013;

(5)               That it be agreed the remaining Council supported school bus services should continue to operate as contracted with bus operators in 2012 but Members would continue to keep school bus services under review; and

(1)               That the Council would continue to negotiate with Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company with regard to the terms and conditions of scholar passes which are purchased by the Council for eligible students.