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Concessionary travel passes

Robert Eriksohn made this Freedom of Information request to Durham City Council

The request was partially successful.

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: City Info Customer Services
Durham City Council

2 February 2009

Dear Mr Eriksohn,

Thank you for your email which has been forwarded to section who deal
with Freedom of Information and will deal with your request direct

Regards

Susan Parnaby
Customer Services Officer

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From: Dufferwiel Martin
Durham City Council

18 February 2009

The Seven Eligible Categories For Disabled People Nov 2007.doc
40K Download View as HTML

Guidance to local authorities on disabled people.pdf
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SS123 PH Reg Jan 09.doc
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I refer to your Freedom of Information Request below.

Please see the attached documentation.

Please also note that the City of Durham Council will cease to exist
from 31st March, 2009. I attach, for your information, a copy of the
relevant Notice regarding Local Government Reorganisation in County
Durham.

I hope this is of some assistance to you.

Best Regards,

Martin Dufferwiel
Senior Democratic Support Officer
City of Durham
Email: [email address]

Susan, please note for your records.

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