Councillor Jenny Conroy (Lib Dem – Spencer) Liberal Democrat Education Spokesperson has today welcomed the decision of the County Council not to implement charging the parents of post sixteen students with the costs of transporting their children to special schools or establishments outside the normal catchment area until January, and to look at revising the scheme in response to the many complaints and concerns expressed by parents..

“We said at the time that the Cabinet took this decision that it was wrong to impose these charges, and we are pleased that the Cabinet Member has listened to the parents concern. It will be interesting to see what alternative scheme is to be put forward instead. We will be keeping a close watch on what is proposed to ensure that it is a fair scheme” said Cllr. Conroy.