Angry Lanarkshire mum blasts council after disabled son misses school because of transport issues

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An angry Newmains mum has blasted North Lanarkshire Council over transport failures which left her disabled son being unable to get to school.Nicola Park hit out after eight-year-old son William was left without a taxi to ASN school Drumpark Primary in Coatbridge for the first week of term despite being promised back in February no such problems would occur.And now she wants answers from the council who she claims did not answer her queries throughout the summer.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Nicola told Lanarkshire Live : “William went to Mavisbank but because the schools were merging we were told he would be going there. “The application for transport was done in February and at that time we were told we would hear back by the end of term.“The taxi company William had last year told me they were ready to have him back but over the summer we heard nothing.“I made over 100 calls to the council’s transport team and sent 18 different emails.

I only received three replies all of which were generic.“School was supposed to start on August 18 for William and last Thursday, August 25, was the first day he was able to get to school.

It’s ridiculous.”There have been numerous reports of pupils suffering from transport problems due to the ongoing issue between the council and SPT.However, Nicola insists