Issue - meetings

The Board considered a report of the Strategic Director – Children and Young People, fulfilling the requirement under the Education and Inspections Act 2006 to determine a Sustainable School Travel Policy. It was noted that there were four main elements to the duty, all of which had been drawn together in the proposed Sustainable School Travel Policy 2007/8.

Requirements placed on the Authority were outlined for the Board’s consideration and it was noted that there was a need to update the policy on an annual basis. Although the document was supposed to be published on the Council’s website by the end of August 2007, the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) had recognised that, due to the short time-scales given to produce the document, some local authorities may be unable to meet the deadline. The DCSF was aware of Halton’s progress.

Reason for Decision

The decision was required to fulfil the Council’s statutory duty to promote the use of sustainable travel and transport.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected

None.

Implementation Date

Academic Year 2007/08 and reviewed annually.

RESOLVED: That the Sustainable School Travel Policy 2007/8 be approved.