Council rethinks transport cuts after public feedback, exempting primary students. Changes now affect secondary students only. Caerphilly Council Reconsiders School Transport Cuts After Feedback Caerphilly schools will see school transport changes. Primary school students are now exempt from these cuts. The council decided this after public feedback. Changes will only affect secondary-school students now. Free…
A fleet of minibuses aimed at reducing school transport costs won’t be operational until October due to fitting and delivery delays. Minibus Fleet to Cut £55m Transport Bill Delayed Until October They bought about fifty vehicles. These were for kids with special needs. The council wanted to lower transport costs. It moves these children to…
Councillor claims leaders ignored costs of transport changes sending kids to closest schools amid concerns. School Transport Change Costs Ignored, Councillor Claims The new rule changes free school transport. Kids now get transport to their closest school only. The old system used wider catchment areas. This change caused lots of concerns. Some kids might travel…
Council facing criticism at budget meeting. Tax rises plus service cuts are on the cards. Reserves to be used. Council Budget Meeting Faces Criticism Amid Tax Rise and Service Cuts The council will likely raise council tax by 4.99%. Officials say they need to use £5 million from reserves. This increase adds about £92.18 yearly…