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RESOLVED: (a) That the Committee note the consultation for the proposed amalgamation of Saltney Ferry Primary School and Saltney Wood Memorial Primary School and the presentation of the consultation report; and (b) That the observations of the Committee on the proposed amalgamation of Saltney Ferry Primary School and Saltney Wood Memorial Primary School be provided to Cabinet.
RESOLVED: That the Committee request that Cabinet not proceed to Statutory Notice and instead work with the Diocese to find an alternative, one that is sufficient and supports the catholic education in Saltney and Mold, rather than removing it.
The Chair declared a personal and prejudicial interest in Agenda Item 4. She confirmed that she would be handing the Chair over to the Vice Chair and leaving the meeting following consideration of Agenda Item 3. Mrs Wendy White also declared a personal and prejudicial interest in Agenda Item 4 as the Director of the Catholic Diocesan. She confirmed that she was present to answer any questions from Members of the Committee and would not be taking part in the debate or voting. Councillors Ryan McKeown and Jason Shallcross both declared a personal interest in Agenda Item 3. Mrs Lisa Allen declared an personal interest in Agenda Item 4.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: (a) That the Committee note the consultation for the proposed amalgamation of Saltney Ferry Primary School and Saltney Wood Memorial Primary School and the presentation of the consultation report; and (b) That the observations of the Committee on the proposed amalgamation of Saltney Ferry Primary School and Saltney Wood Memorial Primary School be provided to Cabinet.
The Chief Officer (Education & Youth) introduced the report (agenda item 3) which outlined the outcomes of the statutory consultation undertaken on the proposal to amalgamate of Saltney Ferry Primary School and Saltney Wood Memorial Primary School. Information was then provided on the proposal to build a new 3 to 11 years community primary school which was hoped to address the significant challenges in Saltney. The Chief Officer then outlined specific sections of the report to Members and invited questions. Following the debate, it was confirmed that all of the comments and observations of the Committee on the proposed amalgamation of Saltney Ferry Primary School and Saltney Wood Memorial Primary School would be provided to Cabinet for its consideration. RESOLVED: (a) That the Committee note the consultation for the proposed amalgamation of Saltney Ferry Primary School and Saltney Wood Memorial Primary School and the presentation of the consultation report; and (b) That the observations of the Committee on the proposed amalgamation of Saltney Ferry Primary School and Saltney Wood Memorial Primary School be provided to Cabinet.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That the Committee request that Cabinet not proceed to Statutory Notice and instead work with the Diocese to find an alternative, one that is sufficient and supports the catholic education in Saltney and Mold, rather than removing it.
The Chief Officer (Education & Youth) introduced the report (Agenda item 4)which included an overview of the outcomes of the statutory consultation undertaken in relation to the proposed 3 to 18 all through school. Information was provided on the proposal which was developed by the Catholic Diocese of Wrexham in partnership with the Council. Specific sections of the report were highlighted to the committee. The Senior Manager Planning and Provision provided an update on the outcomes of the statutory consultation undertaken on the proposal to amalgamate a number of schools in the Catholic network in Flintshire and to building a new 3-18 all-through school. Councillor Carolyn Preece proposed ‘That the Committee request that Cabinet not proceed to Statutory Notice and instead work with the Diocese to find an alternative, one that is sufficient and supports the catholic education in Saltney, rather than removing it. Councillor Andrew Parkhurst asked that Mold be added to the recommendation, which was supported by Councillor Preece. On this basis the proposal was seconded by Councillor Parkhurst. Following the debate, it was confirmed that all of the comments, observations and recommendation of the Committee on the proposal to modernise the Catholic School Estate would be provided to Cabinet for its consideration. RESOLVED: That the Committee request that Cabinet not proceed to Statutory Notice and instead work with the Diocese to find an alternative, one that is sufficient and supports the catholic education in Saltney and Mold, rather than removing it.
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