Concessionary travel passes

Robert Eriksohn made this Freedom of Information request to Harrogate 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: CustomerServices
Harrogate Borough Council

2 February 2009

Dear Mr Eriksohn,

Thank you for your email. I have forwarded your request to our Freedom of Information team.

Your sincerely,

Kyla

Customer Services
Customer Service Centre
Harrogate Borough Council

Tel: 0845 300 6091 or extn 4302
e-mail: [email address]
web site: www.harrogate.gov.uk
General Enquiries 01423 500600
postal address: Council Offices, Crescent Gardens Harrogate HG1 2SG
Open : Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm

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From: Jan Davidson
Harrogate Borough Council

19 February 2009

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

Dear Mr Eriksohn

In your email, which we received on 02/02/2009, you asked for the following information:

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?

In response, I can advise you as follows:

1. The Council does not have access to records of individuals registered with their local Social Services department as disabled on the grounds of being a mental health user or survivor. As a member of the North Yorkshire Concessionary Fares Partnership, this Council provides concessionary travel passes to those eligible in accordance with the Transport Act 2000 and the Concessionary Bus Travel Act 2007. We assess each application on the basis of individual circumstances and in line with Government guidance.

2. Not applicable.

3. The Scheme complies with Government guidance, and does not have other arrangements in place beyond the statutory minimum.

4. Not applicable.

5. The North Yorkshire Concessionary Fares Partnership does not have a policy document relevant to this matter. All applications are considered in line with Government guidance, which can be found at http://www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/regional/buses...

We hope you are happy with our service. But if you are not satisfied with the way your request for information under the Freedom of Information Act has been handled, please contact-

Freedom of Information Officer
Council Offices, Crescent Gardens, Harrogate, HG1 2SG
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Yours sincerely

Transport Concessions Manager

Jan Davidson
Transport Concessions Manager
Department of Development Services
Harrogate Borough Council
Knapping Mount
West Grove Road
HARROGATE HG1 2AE
Tel: 01423 556646
Fax 01423 841070
mobile 07525 988253
e-mail: [email address]

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