Decision
Analysis
outcome: The reduction in the budget for post 16 SEND transport was approved.
summary: The decision at stake is the approval of a reduction in the budget of £1m for post 16 SEND transport.
topline: The council has decided to approve a reduction in the budget for post 16 SEND transport.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves potential cuts to services for students with special educational needs and disabilities.
affected_stakeholders: ["Students with special educational needs and disabilities", "Families of students with special educational needs and disabilities", "Transport providers", "Local authorities"]
contentiousness_score: 5
political_party_relevance: There may be implications of political influence as budget decisions often reflect the priorities of the ruling party.
URL: https://cabinet.leicester.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1503
Decision Maker:
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: Yes
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose: Decisions consequential to the monitoring of expenditure in 2025/26 (if any) or to achieve the 2026/27 budget.
Content: Decisions consequential to the monitoring of expenditure in 2025/26 (if any) or to achieve the 2026/27 budget. To consider proposals to approve: • Approve a reduction in the budget of £1m for post 16 SEND transport consequent to an executive decision of 13th May, and as referred to at Appendix D • Note the savings achieved by Officers to achieve their budget savings target in Appendix D N/A
Date of Decision: December 17, 2025