Following the publication of statutory notices, to determine whether to cease to maintain (to close) Fountains Earth, Lofthouse CE Primary School with effect from 31 March 2024.
If there are no objections to the statutory notices, this decision will be taken by the Executive Member for Education, Learning and Skills at their meeting with the Corporate Director - Children and Young People’s Service
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Effect on communities;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 29/01/2024
Decision due: 19 Mar 2024 by Executive
Lead member: Executive Member for Education, Learning & Skills
Lead director: Corporate Director Children and Young People's Services
Contact: Sue Turley Sue Turley Strategic Planning Officer.
Consultation process
Public consultation ran from 17 November 2023 to 22 December 2023. Consultation document issued to consultees and available on NYC website.
Statutory notices will be published in the local press and at the school gates providing a further 4 week statutory representation period from 1 February to 29 February 2024.
Consultees
Staff, Governors, Local Elected Members, Parish Councils, Diocese, MP and other local stakeholders