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Row over 'insulting' bus pass decision heats up as children refused free transport

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04.08.2026

A local councillor has now criticised Norfolk County Council for the “hypocritical” policy, warning it is leaving families in limbo.

Councillor Dave Thomas next to bus stop (Image: Supplied)

Dave Thomas has condemned the move which has seen a handful of children from Cawston, due to start Reepham High in September, told they must walk to school via Marriott’s Way. 

This is because children who live less than three‑miles away do not meet the threshold for free transport. 

Now parents who have who questioned the decision have been told older........

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