Agenda item

Proposal to amalgamate Ox Close Primary and Oxclose Nursery Schools into one primary school in a replacement new build on the Durham Road site of the former Tudhoe Grange Comprehensive School from 1 September 2024 - Report of Corporate Director of Children and Young People's Services [Key Decision: CYPS/03/2021]

Minutes:

The Cabinet considered a report of the Corporate Director of Children and Young People’s Services which sought approval to amalgamate Ox Close Primary and Oxclose Nursery Schools into one primary school in a replacement new build on the Durham Road site of the former Tudhoe Grange Comprehensive School from 1 September 2024 (for copy see file of minutes).

 

Moving the report, Councillor Gunn, Portfolio Holder for Children and Young People’s Services, spoke of the increased pressure on primary school places in the Spennymoor area, saying the proposal for the new build school underlines the Council’s priority to invest in education and meet the demand for school places.  She highlighted that the majority of those who responded to the statutory notice were in support of the proposal.

 

The Portfolio Holder for Adult and Health Services, Councillor Hovvels, seconded the report, commenting that the new facilities will not only create a unique learning environment but will also be of benefit to the wider community. 

 

Resolved:

 

That the recommendations in the report be approved.

 

 

 

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