Post by Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council

Residents are being asked to have their say on the future of transport support for young people aged 16 and over with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council has launched a formal public consultation on its Post-16 SEND transport offer, which is currently provided to young people travelling to education and training on a discretionary basis. Around 175 young people across Stockton-on-Tees currently receive this support at a cost of approximately £700,000 for 2025-2026. Demand and cost for the service is growing. The decision to carry out a formal consultation was agreed at a meeting of the Council's Cabinet on 23 April 2026. No decisions have been made about any future policy changes. The consultation will give those who use the service, their parents and carers as well as residents of the Borough the opportunity to share their experiences and views on a range of possible future approaches. The consultation will close on Wednesday 22 July. Residents can take part by completing the online survey here: https://lnkd.in/ekZb773q Paper versions are also available to pick up here: Stockton Central Library & Customer Service Centre - TS18 1TU Billingham Library & Customer Service Centre - TS23 2LN Thornaby Central Library & Customer Service Centre - TS17 9EW Stockton Family Hub - TS18 3PJ Best Start Family Hub Redhill - TS19 9BX Thornaby Family Hub - TS17 9PJ Billingham Family Hub - TS23 2QL Following the consultation, all responses will be carefully considered. Any proposed changes to policy will be subject to a further report to Cabinet which would outline findings, any impacts on residents and seek a decision on a final policy position. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ewNiT3y7 #Stocktonontees #SEND #transport #SENDsupport