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Last updated: 29 May 2026

9.2 Spare Seats Scheme

The Council contracts with companies to provide school bus transport for pupils who are eligible for Council funded transport. At the Council's discretion spare seats on these vehicles may be sold if there are seats remaining after the allocation of seats to eligible pupils have been made. More information about the Council’s Spare Seat Scheme, including detailed terms and conditions of the scheme, are published on our website.

Spare seats on Council provided transport are extremely limited, seats are offered at the Council's discretion, and the Council may not offer spare seats every school year. All purchased seats are subject to the seat being withdrawn with 5 working days’ notice if it is required for a pupil who is eligible.

The travel pass provided for this transport is the responsibility of the pupil/student. If lost or damaged, contact us online to request a replacement quoting a valid student reference number, name, address and date of birth. An administration charge will apply.