Decision
Analysis
outcome: The decision was to approve the implementation of Direct Personal Payments to Post 16 Transport Post 16 Policy, to be implemented from September 2025.
summary: The decision involves the implementation of Direct Personal Payments to Post 16 Transport Post 16 Policy.
topline: The Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Families has decided to approve the implementation of Direct Personal Payments to Post 16 Transport Post 16 Policy from September 2025.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves financial implications and potential changes to existing transport policies for post-16 students.
affected_stakeholders: ["Post-16 students", "Families of post-16 students", "Transport providers"]
contentiousness_score: 5
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://moderngov.lambeth.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=9998
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Families
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: Yes
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose: The decision is to change the Policy for Post 16 Transport to Education and Training to Implement Direct Personal Payments with the exception of buses and larger multiple occupancy taxis to local Special Schools and Exceptional Circumstances. The statutory responsibility for transport for 16-19-year-olds (who have started a course before their 19th birthday) rests with local authorities. This decision follows a consultation.
Content: To approve the Implementation of Direct Personal Payments to Post 16 Transport Post 16 Policy. To be implemented from September 2025.
Date of Decision: July 16, 2025