Information type Keep for Keep from Legislation or business reason
National bus pass applications medical evidence Retain for as long as the pass remains valid From date of receipt

Business decision
National bus pass application renewals 1 year From date of receipt

Business decision
National bus pass database records Retain for as long as the pass remains valid Date of issue

Business decision
Travel bookers 1 year Date of travel booking

Business decision
School transport – secondary applications Duration at secondary school Creation

Service decision
School transport – secondary refusals Two years Creation

Service decision
School transport payments Two years Creation

Service decision
School transport benefit evidence Two years Creation

Service decision
School transport appeals Duration at school plus two year Creation

Service decision
School transport correspondence Review annually Creation

Service decision
School transport – primary applications Duration at primary school Creation

Service decision
School transport – primary refusals Two years Creation

Service decision
School transport – post 16 applications Two years Creation

Service decision
School transport – post 16 refusals Two years Creation

Service decision
School transport – personalised learning applications Duration at establishment Creation

Service decision
School transport – correspondence with parents Review annually Creation

Service decision
Structure design Permanent Creation

Highways Standards

Structure construction Permanent Creation

Highways Standards

Engineering quality control Permanent Creation

British Standard 9001 Quality Control

Bridge inspections Permanent Creation

Highways Standards

Bridge design Permanent Creation

Highways Standards

Bridge construction Permanent Creation

Highways Standards

Community transport correspondence and minutes At least 7 years, longer where still relevant Creation

Best practice
Community transport – performance and finance 7 years Creation

Best Practice
Community transport grant funding Until expiry Creation

Local decision
Bus Service Fares As long as current Expiry

Local decision
National bus pass application forms 12 months Point of application

Best practice
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