Agenda item

Members of the public are invited to make representations to the Committee regarding its workplan. Questions may be asked without notice, but to guarantee a full reply at the meeting a question must be put (including the name and address of the questioner) in writing or by email to democratic.services@iow.gov.uk, no later than two clear working days before the start of the meeting. The deadline for written questions is Thursday, 1 June 2023.

A series of written questions had been submitted in relation to the report on School Place Planning, as follows; Oliver Tucker of Ryde (PQ 14/23), Rebecca Tucker of Ryde (PQ 15/23), Richard Cottell of Ryde (PQ 16/23), Jane Berry (PQ 17/23), James Ranson of Ryde (PQ 18/23), Vicki Ranson of Ryde (PQ 19/23), Cathryn Grosvenor of Wootton (PQ 20/23), Lora Coombes of Ryde (PQ 21/23), Simon Coombes of Ryde (PQ 22/23), Michael Christopher of Ryde (PQ 23/23), Helen Smallwood of Ryde (PQ 24/23), Lizzie Christopher of Ryde (PQ 25/23), Roisin Mullins-Jacobs of Ryde (PQ 26/23), Jack Jacobs of Ryde (PQ 27/23), Sarah Cottell of Ryde (PQ 28/23), Vicki Humm (PQ 29/23) and Antonio Entrena Urquia (PQ 30/23). The chairman confirmed that a written response would be provided.

Sam Pickard asked an oral question in relation to the proposals to consult on the school closures and sought clarity around the process. The chairman advised that the Cabinet Member for Children's Services, Education and Lifelong Skills would be invited to address this matter at Minute item 7, School Place Planning.