Issue - meetings

That Cabinet approve a period of an open six-week public consultation on all the options set-out above during the autumn term 2021.

That the above decision to consult with the public not be subject to call-in.

That a report be brought to Cabinet in spring 2022 setting out the outcomes of the public consultation period, including recommendations on next steps and associated timeframe.

Members noted that the report had been amended to disapply the call-in period, due to the urgency of commencing the consultation following the postponement of the Cabinet meeting, and not delaying the final decision by Cabinet. The report had already been deferred in order to take account of representations received and a list of viable options had been produced along with the advantages and disadvantages of each option. There was a historic covenant relating to the site, rather than the building, and it was believed that it would not prevent the school from being closed, as had been suggested although the legal team were to make further enquiries.

Consideration was given to the report which sought the Cabinet’s approval for a six-week public consultation on the options for the future of Chillerton and Rookley Primary School. No further questions or comments were made at this stage.

RESOLVED:

THAT the report and proposed recommendations be noted.