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House of Commons · Petition P003019

School transport in North Yorkshire

13 November 2024 to 07 January 2025

Presented 2 times by 1 MP

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At a glance

This petition concerning school transport in north yorkshire was presented to Parliament 2 times by 1 MP.

Issue summary

The petitioners are concerned about North Yorkshire Council’s decision to limit free school transport to the nearest school only, arguing it will harm rural families by dividing communities, impacting local schools, and risking children’s safety through requiring travel on remote, unsafe routes.

Action requested

The House of Commons urges the Government to work with North Yorkshire Council to reallocate funds to reverse the Council’s decision to limit free school transport for pupils to the nearest school only.

Key facts

  • No guarantee of significant financial savings from the policy change.
  • Negative impact on the safety and education of children across rural North Yorkshire.
  • Law requires local authorities to provide free home to school travel for eligible children who attend their nearest school and cannot walk there due to distance, route safety, or special educational needs.
  • Central Government funding for home to school travel is provided through the local government finance settlement with £1.3 billion of new grant funding announced for 2025-26.

Presentation timeline

MPs presented this petition on the following dates. Each card shows the presenters and any recorded remarks.

  1. Presented 07 January 2025

    Tom Gordon Lib Dem Harrogate and Knaresborough

  2. Presented 13 November 2024

    Tom Gordon Lib Dem Harrogate and Knaresborough

    I rise to present a petition on school transport in North Yorkshire. The petition states:

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