The Education Act 1996 states that a Local Authority must publish, by the 31st May, each year their post-16 transport statement for the academic year.
The purpose of this DDN is to approve the re-publishing of the Council’s post-16 transport statement for the 2026 academic year.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 11/06/2026
Decision due: 26 May 2026 by Executive Director for Place
Lead director: David Shepherd
Department: Finance and Regeneration
Contact: Russell Williams, Operational Manager 01484 221000 Email: russell.williams@kirklees.gov.uk.
Members/Officers Involved: Russell Williams Operational Manager – Public Protection Martin Wood Head of Service – Public Protection Katherine Armitage - Service Director Environmental Strategy & Climate Change