Decision details

The purpose of this report is to seek approval for capital expenditure to procure up to 10 new vehicles and establish a pilot Council operated fleet of vehicles providing home to school transport for children with SEND needs.

Councillor Turner noted the report outlining the business case for operating a pilot for in-house fleet for home to school transport.

The Cabinet Member for Finance supports –

·       Investment of circa £750,000 to procure 10 new vehicles for the in-house fleet pilot is included in budget proposals presented to Cabinet and Council in the Council Financial & Rollover Report 2023/24.

·       Bringing other currently underutilised minibuses from the Councils existing fleet under the control of the home to school transport service.

The operation of the fleet of home to school minibuses from underutilised assets (premises) the exact locations to be determined based suitability and need.