Ombudsman criticises council handling of disabled boy’s school transport

Emily Harle
Thursday, April 27, 2023

Leicestershire County Council has agreed to refund a mother’s school transport costs for her disabled son, after an ombudsman investigation found faults in how the council handled her application and subsequent appeal.

Leicestershire County Council has apologised over the failings. Picture: Adobe Stock
Leicestershire County Council has apologised over the failings. Picture: Adobe Stock

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