This report seeks approval of the statutory Home to School Transport Policy for Lancashire families for the academic year 2026/2027.
Lancashire County Council reviews its Home to School Transport Policy on an annual basis. This policy is compliant with the most recent guidance issued by the Department for Education in January 2024.
This is deemed to be a Key Decision and the requirements of the council's cabinet procedure rules (Standing Order C18, Consideration of Key Decisions) have been complied with.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: LCC - Significant effect in 2 or more electoral divisions;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in by Scrutiny)
Divisions affected: (All Divisions);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 08/01/2025
Anticipated restriction: Part I -
Decision due: 6 Feb 2025 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Education and Skills
Lead director: Director of Education, Culture and Skills
Department: Education, Culture and Skills
Contact: Nan Hogg Email: nanette.hogg@lancashire.gov.uk Tel: 01772 531540, Debbie Ormerod Email: debbie.ormerod@lancashire.gov.uk.