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Overview and Scrutiny: The School Run: An examination of school transport in Salisbury and South Wiltshire

This review has now been completed. Download the School Run Scrutiny Review Final Report 1.2mb

What is the review about?

Following the announcement of three schools in Laverstock to alter start times, to combat the traffic problems caused by the school run, the scrutiny Panel have decided to launch an investigation into the School Run in South Wiltshire.

The review is examining the existing provision of school transport in South Wiltshire, the attitude of pupils, parents and teachers towards school transport and identifying whether or not there is demand for additional public services and associated costs. The aim is to reduce congestion around schools in Salisbury with the benefits of fewer accidents, healthier children, reduced pollution and quicker journeys for all.

The review group will invite evidence from schools, parents, pupils, bus companies and members of the public to identify the key issues.

After having worked with Wiltshire County Council and the relevant members of Salisbury District Council's Cabinet, the group will then present the report of their findings and strategic recommendations for improvement to both Salisbury District Council's Cabinet and Wiltshire County Council.

Key Dates for the Review

August-30 September 2005: The review group will invite submissions from the public.

September/October 2005: The review group will hold fact-finding sessions and site visits to engage all those people and organisations that the group would like to question.

November 2005: The first draft of the review group's report will be published.

December 2005: The final report will be submitted to Salisbury District Council's Cabinet.

Useful information

Copies of the Wiltshire County Council Annual Report 2004/5, detailing the investment in school transport can be viewed at www.wiltshire.gov.uk

The Department for Transport website has information on School Travel Plans and initiatives to reduce the number of cars on the school run. Visit www.dft.gov.uk

Members of the Review Group

• Councillor Ian McLennan (lead member)
• Councillor Kevin Cardy
• Councillor James Spencer
• Mrs Pam Rouquette (Representative from Agenda 21)

Submit your views

Tell us what you think of the school run, or any improvements you would suggest to reduce the congestion on our roads by emailing scrutiny@salisbury.gov.uk