Secondary school applications close 31 October
If your child starts secondary school in September 2027, apply for a school place by Saturday 31 October.
Apply for a free bus pass
Get free bus travel if you've reached State Pension age or are disabled.
A free bus pass lets you travel for free on local buses anywhere in England.
Who can get one
- an older person's bus pass, if you've reached State Pension age
- a disabled person's bus pass, if you're blind or partially sighted, deaf, cannot speak, cannot drive for medical reasons, or have a disability that makes walking very difficult
If you cannot travel alone, you may get a companion pass so someone can travel with you for free.
What you'll need
- a recent digital photo of your face
- proof of your age, such as a passport or driving licence
- proof of your address from the last 3 months
- for a disabled person's pass, proof of your disability, such as a PIP letter or a letter from a health professional
Apply or renew
Passes last 5 years. We'll write to you 8 weeks before yours runs out so you can renew it.
What happens next
We'll post your pass within 10 working days of getting everything we need.
When you can use it
You can travel for free from 9:30am to 11pm on weekdays, and all day at weekends and on bank holidays. In Knowmoor you can also travel free before 9:30am if you have a disabled person's pass.
If your pass is lost or stolen
Tell us and we'll cancel it so no one else can use it. A replacement costs £10.