Proposed by Councillor Sheila Clarke

Seconded by Councillor Karen Hayes

(1)  Council notes that the removal of the uniform grant will affect the most needy in our community especially at a time of such deep financial hardship, and the grant should be retained.

(2)  Council should instruct the Labour/ Liberal Democrat Cabinet to stop the further review of the cost of School transport. Parents of whatever faith have a right to choose the best school that meets not only their children’s needs but also their beliefs.  This Council should not be imposing barriers to this and again inflicting a further financial burden at this critical time.

(3)  Council therefore does not accept the budget saving of £ 30,000 and agrees that a further review of the cost of school transport should not take place.

Resolved:  That the matter be referred to the Children’s Services and Lifelong Learning Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Minute 77 above refers).