Hinwick Hall College transport funding cuts

In July 2010, with no prior warning, Northamptonshire County Council announced cuts to the funding that allows disabled people with mobility issues to travel to college for free.

These cuts affected disabled people attending Livability’s Hinwick Hall College in Wellingborough.

Livability worked with students, parents and the local media to campaign against the proposal. And were excited to report a real breakthrough. Under the new deal, students will only be charged for their transport based on their ability to pay. And those with low incomes will receive significant subsidies, with more grants available for disabled students who are in full-time care.

We are so relieved at this result. For some students, this cut would have meant an end to their education, but now they will be able to stay in college. Its so encouraging to see that campaigning really can make a difference.