How to apply for a spare seat on a council-run school bus

Application timeline

We advertise spare seats each term.

Summer term 2024

19 February 2024

Applications opened at midday.

1 March 2024

Applications closed at midday.

8 March 2024

We'll let you know whether your application has been successful.

22 March 2024

Payment deadline for successful applicants.

If you respond late, you may not receive your child's bus pass by the start of the school term.

31 March 2024

By this date we'll confirm payments, print and send out bus passes.

Applications for September 2024

Applications for the new academic year (starting in September 2024) will open at the end of June.