Community transport good practice
We have developed a range of good practice documents to support voluntary transport schemes in Nottinghamshire as part of the Mobility Strategy.
We are developing a 'Quality Standard for Community Transport Providers' and have developed a statement of shared values [PDF]. This includes standards in key areas such as:
- health and safety
- equal opportunities
- volunteer management
- legal compliance.
Grant Aid Monitoring Visits / Organisational Health Checks
- grant aid monitoring visit information for community transport groups [PDF]
- grant aid monitoring visit form [PDF]
- organisational health check templates:
Draft Quality Standard
This includes standards in key areas such as health and safety, equal opportunities, volunteer management and legal compliance.
The council is encouraging schemes to consider the CTA Quality Mark.
A number of supporting documents are available to support the Quality Standard. These documents will be reviewed and updated on an ongoing basis:
- business plans - further information on business plans can be found on the GOV.UK website.
- MIDAS training - Information about Minibus Driver and Passenger Assistant Training
- copies of the Community Transport Scheme monitoring forms used by schemes funded by us:
Minibus schemes
The following minibus documents are available on request:
- minibus safety policy and guidance
- education minibus guide.
Voluntary car schemes
This good practice handbook template [PDF] may be of use to schemes.
Section 19 and Section 22 Permits
There are two types of permit under which Community Transport minibuses can operate:
- Section 19 Small Bus Permit
- Section 22 Community Minibus Permit.
They each offer transport solutions to meet a range of community needs.
Read more about Section 19 and Section 22 Permits [PDF].
