Concessionary travel passes

Robert Eriksohn made this Freedom of Information request to Blyth Valley Borough 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: Thom, Andy

30 January 2009

Thank you for your e-mail.

I am currently out of the office and unable to access my e-mails.

I will not be returning to the office until Monday, 2nd February 2009. If
you have an urgent query please contact Clive Gladstone on 542215

If your email is a Freedom of Information and/or Data Protection request
please note that the timetable for responding will not commence until my
return to the office unless you redirect your request to another member of
staff who is not also out of the office.

Thank you!

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From: Thom, Andy

2 February 2009

Attachment Nat bus pass leaflet.pdf
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Dear Mr Eriksohn

Further to your Freedom of Information Request dated 30th January 2009.

I can confirm that Blyth Valley Borough Council operates concessionary
travel arrangements and I attach for your assistance a copy of the
relevant leaflet.

You can also read more about the scheme on our website:

There are a number of links on the web site.

www.blythvalley.gov.uk/Default.aspx?page...

www.blythvalley.gov.uk//pdf/jan%20%20ad%...

You may also wish to note that Blyth Valley Borough Council is a local
authority to be abolished by the implementation of Local Government
Review following the enactment of the Local Government and Public
Involvement in Health Act 2007 and Northumberland (Structural Change)
Order 2008 issued by the Secretary of State issued under section 2 of
the Act.

As a result the Council will no longer exist after 31st March 2009.

Regards

Andy Thom
Interim Head of Legal & Democratic Services
Blyth Valley Borough Council
Civic Centre
Renwick Road
Blyth
NE24 2BX

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