Issue - meetings

After being identified by the committee as a priority of the Wiltshire Assembly of Youth the Chairman and Vice-Chairman requested a briefing document which outlines the current situation for youth transport across Wiltshire.

Members are asked to comment on the briefing document, to be circulated, and consider potential future scrutiny involvement in the topic.

The Chairman reminded Members that the Committee had identified Youth Transport as a priority of the Wiltshire Assembly of Youth and together with the Vice-Chairman, had requested a briefing document which outlined the current situation for youth transport across Wiltshire.  The document addressed some of the specific points highlighted around fares and Wiltshire Council’s overall approach to public transport.

During discussion, it was suggested that a task group be established to explore the issues in more detail and to address some of the concerns of young people.

Resolved:

To recommend to the Overview & Scrutiny Management Committee that a Task Group be set up to explore issues raised regarding youth transport and that a young person be invited to take part.