Decision details

Outcome of Statutory Notice Consultation on the Establishment of a Church of England Controlled Primary School in Eastham

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Decisions:

The Director of Children’s Services reported that following several consultations in the Eastham area between 2006 and 2009, and discussions between the Authority and the Anglican Diocese of Chester, Cabinet at it meeting on 28 May 2009 (minute 15 refers) had approved the publication of statutory proposals in relation to the closure of Millfields Primary School, linked to the establishment of a Church of England Controlled School on the same site, subject to the Diocese receiving permission to waive competition from the Secretary of State. This was granted, and consequently statutory notices were published on 14 October 2009. The Director of Children’s Services described the outcome of the subsequent representation period and recommended that the proposals be approved.

 

Resolved – That:

 

(1) the closure of Millfields Primary School, from 31 August 2010, be approved;

 

(2) the establishment of a new Church of England Voluntary Controlled school at the Millfields site, from 1 September 2010, be approved;

 

(3) the Director of Children’s Services be authorised to take all necessary steps to ensure the prescribed procedures are followed in furtherance of the proposals.

Report author: Director of Children's Services

Publication date: 22/01/2010

Date of decision: 14/01/2010

Decided at meeting: 14/01/2010 - Cabinet

Effective from: 30/01/2010

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