New Travel Support Policy For Knowsley

Plans to introduce a new travel support policy is being considered by Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council (KMBC). The policy emphasises independent travel whilst setting out who can receive support for travel to education, training or social care within the Borough, and sometimes to locations outside Knowsley.

Residents affected by these changes were consulted on the proposals over the summer months. The majority of those responding agreed with the four travel support principles and the need for change.

The draft policy introduces charges for discretionary areas of travel support whilst creating new opportunities for community led transport provision.

KMBC currently spends approximately £3million per year providing transport for adults and young people.