Issue details

CES-06-23: Statutory Notice for the proposed closure of Shalbourne C of E Primary School (Pewsey Vale East)

 

 

To ask the Cabinet Member to approve the publication of a statutory notice to formally propose the closure of Shalbourne C of E Primary School. The notice will propose to permanently close the school on the 30 April 2024

Decision type: Non-key

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 25/10/2023

Decision due: Not before 2 Nov 2023 by Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Children's Services, Education and Skills

Lead member: Cllr Laura Mayes, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Children's Services, Education, and Skills laura.mayes@wiltshire.gov.uk

Contact: Clara Davies, School Place Commissioning Lead, Email: clara.davies@wiltshire.gov.uk, 01225 713872.

Consultation process

Wiltshire Council widely consulted on the proposal to close Shalbourne C of E School between 20 September 2023 and 20 October 2023. This included the circulation of a consultation document to a number of stakeholders including parents, school staff, governors, neighbouring schools, local pre-schools, the local Councillor and Shalbourne Parish Council. Three consecutive consultation events were also held with parents, staff and all other stakeholders who wished to attend on the 5 October 2023.

 

A consultation form was provided to enable comments to be easily provided by all. Six consultation responses were received which are summarised in the report below.

 

Decisions