AQW 8535/17-22

Mr Andrew Muir
Alliance Party
North Down

Tabled Date: 09/10/2020
Answered On Date: 19/10/2020
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister of Education whether a Sustainable Transport Plan will be developed in due course for the new Bangor Central Integrated Primary School Site at Balloo Road, Bangor

Answer:

The Education Authority coordinates transport for eligible pupils based on the demand for services in the area and within the resources available in the greater transport network.

I am advised by the EA that at this time there are only a small number of eligible applications received for transport assistance to Bangor Central IPS. This volume of eligible applications does not warrant dedicated transport provision and applicants are awarded a parental payment to contribute to transport costs. These arrangements will continue to be reviewed should demand increase as the school relocates to the new site.