New School Locations Consultation of Communities 2021-12-06
2021-12-06
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Q1
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The free schools programme has created many new schools, but there are concerns about community engagement in the decision-making process.
What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on helping to ensure that communities are consulted on the location of new schools. The free schools programme has created hundreds of new schools, including Eden Boys School and The Olive School in Bolton, both judged as outstanding by Ofsted. Before signing a funding agreement to open any new school, the Secretary of State will always have regard to local consultation on the proposals.
The free schools programme has created hundreds of new schools, including Eden Boys School and The Olive School in Bolton, both judged as outstanding by Ofsted. Before signing a funding agreement to open any new school, the Secretary of State will always have regard to local consultation on the proposals.
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Specific recent discussions with Cabinet colleagues are not mentioned.
The Answer Provides General Information About Community Consultation But Does Not Address The Questioner'S Specific Request For Recent Discussions.
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Q2
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A local public meeting on planning a new school at Captains Clough attracted significant attendance, with many residents expressing concerns about the location. A village green planning application has been submitted to address these issues.
Getting planning right is one of the biggest concerns my constituents have. The proposals to build a new school on the Captains Clough playing field drew a huge number of people to a public meeting I recently held. Will my hon. Friend the Minister commit to meeting me and working with my constituents to ensure we get the right school in the right place?
I understand that an initial site search put forward Captains Clough as a preferred option, but we are aware of the concerns raised by my hon. Friend and others, and that a local group has submitted a village green planning application. We are exploring options with the local authority to resolve those concerns, but of course I would be delighted to meet my hon. Friend to discuss the matter further.
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