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Council to increase school transport payments


Published on 2025-05-14 18:01:54 - BBC
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  • Rising transport costs see Warrington Council adopt new policies around school travel.

The content at the provided URL discusses a decision by the Powys County Council in Wales to increase payments for school transport. The council has agreed to raise the contribution for post-16 transport from £350 to £500 per annum, effective from September 2023. This decision comes after a review of the discretionary transport policy, aiming to address the rising costs and budget constraints. The increase is part of broader efforts to manage the council's finances while continuing to support students' access to education. The council also considered the impact on families and the necessity of maintaining affordable transport options for students.

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