The Reform UK group in charge of Warwickshire County Council is to "look at the criteria" for home-to-school transport in a bid to stifle soaring costs.

Leader Cllr George Finch pledged to protect provision for children with disabilities who have education, health and care plans (EHCPs) but suggested a rethink in relation to other users could be on the cards.

Home-to-school transport is a huge and increasing financial headache for the county.

In 2023, councillors increased the annual budget by more than a third – £8.3 million per year – to fund rising costs and demand but the service has continued to significantly overspend since.

The 2024 budget saw another £8.9 million added to the annual bill and even that wasn't enough with a further £7.4 million top-up for the current financial ye

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