Issue - meetings

The report by the Director of Community & Communication outlines the work currently underway to support the provision of people-centred transport options, which will encourage independence for those whom access to public transport is limited due to a disability. 

The update report on the work being undertaken was supported and noted.

(This is not subject to call-in)

Pam Turton, Assistant Director Transport, presented the information report on behalf of the Director of Community and Communication, which set out work taking place on people-centred transport options.  Gina Perryman, Access and Equality Advisor, was also present and explained the Hive is a newly established public information hub for the voluntary sector, based in the Central Library. Gina Perryman also reported on plans to extend concessionary bus passes (which would also explore home to school transport in suitable cases) to encourage independence for disabled people. The finance officers would look into the viability of this.

Councillor Stagg, as Cabinet Member, welcomed the work on inclusivity for disabled students and the accompanying training.  It was noted that work was continuing with the licensed taxi drivers on the accessibility of vehicles. 

Councillor Chowdhury, Labour Spokesperson, also stressed the importance of accessible public transport.  Gina Perryman reported that since 2016 bus stops had been raised and all buses have low floors and she was aware of work taking place to train taxi drivers on the Equalities Act requirements.

Councillor Stagg supported and noted the update report on the work being undertaken.