Chair of Education, Children and Young People Services scrutiny commission
Councillor Lakmini Shah, Chair of Education, Children and Young People Services scrutiny commission, is currently focused on rising home-to-school transport costs.
In July 2025, Councillor Lakmini Shah, Chair of Education, Children and Young People Services scrutiny commission, raised concerns about increasing home-to-school transport costs. A report to an Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting highlighted the reliance on private taxis and the impact of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) on the budget. Newham Council is exploring using bicycles to reduce these costs.
The Chair of Education, Children and Young People Services scrutiny commission oversees the council's services for children and young people. The commission scrutinises council decisions and policies related to education, children's welfare, and youth services.
Key facts
- Councillor Lakmini Shah, Chair of Education, Children and Young People Services scrutiny commission, raised concerns about home-to-school transport costs in July 2025. Source
- Newham Council is exploring using bicycles to reduce home-to-school transport costs. Source
- Concerns were raised about reliance on private taxis and the impact of EHCPs on the budget. Source
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