Concessionary travel passes

Robert Eriksohn made this Freedom of Information request to Breckland District Council

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From: Robert Eriksohn

30 January 2009

Dear Sir or Madam,

I would like to make a request as regards to the concessionary
travel arrangements in your authority under the terms of Freedom of
Information Act.

1. Does your authority provide concessionary travel passes to those
individuals registered with their local Social Services department
as disabled on the grounds of being a mental health user or
survivor?

2. If your authority does have such arrangements why was the
decision taken to extend the scheme in this way and what
arrangements are in place?

3. If your authority does not have such arrangements does your
authority have some other arrangement beyond the statuary minimum
to provide passes to those with mental health issues?

4. If your authority does not have such arrangements why was the
decision taken not to extend the scheme in this way and has
consideration been given to extending the scheme in this way in the
future?

5. Would it be possible to provide copies of any relevant policy
documents you may have?

Your assistance is greatly appreciated.

Yours faithfully,

Robert Eriksohn

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From: Allen, Sue
Breckland District Council

2 February 2009

Dear Mr. Eriksohn,

Freedom of Information Act 2000 - Information Request - Concessionary
travel passes

I acknowledge your request for information received on 30^th January,
2009.

Your request is being considered and you will receive the information
requested within the statutory timescale of 20 working days as defined by
the Freedom of Information Act 2000, subject to the information not being
exempt or containing a reference to a third party.

If appropriate, the information may be provided in paper copy, normal font
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at: Information Commissioner's Office, Wycliffe House, Water Lane,
Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF: telephone 01625 545700;
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Susan Allen| Standards Officer/Chairman's Secretary| Breckland Council

Office: 01362 656870

[2][email address] | [3]www.breckland.gov.uk

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From: Coffey, Monica
Breckland District Council

3 February 2009

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Hello Mr Eriksohn,

Thank you for your recent request regarding Freedom of Information request
- Concessionary travel passes

Breckland Council are part of the Norfolk concessionary fare scheme group
(NCFS) - which is with all Norfolk district, city & county councils.

We agree collectively on arrangements on or above the Department for
Transports guidelines, which can be found on [1]www.dft.gov.uk

To answer your question for Breckland Council - please follow the link
below which details who can apply and conditions

[2]www.breckland.gov.uk/transport_and_streets_free_bus_travel

The NCFS group - have extended hours of use from 08:30am to ensure
residents within villages have access to the free service.

I am sure you will find the above answers all your questions

Best regards

Monica

Monica R. Coffey | Customer Programme Manager | Breckland Council

Office: 01362 656870 | DDI: 01362 656339 | [mobile number]

[email address] | [3]www.breckland.gov.uk

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