SKERTON HIGH SCHOOL (No.2)

Summary

That this House notes that Lancashire County Council has recently consulted on the closure of Skerton High School; further notes that the vast majority of respondents opposed the closure, but that Lancashire County Council has indicated it will close the school anyway; believes that an email from the Lead Member for Children's Services, sent before the consultation stating that he believed the school should close, is evidence that the county council had made a decision before considering all the facts; further believes that the county council must review its decision to avoid allegations of predetermination; and calls on Lancashire County Council to listen to local residents and to keep this important local school open.

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Timeline

1. 12 December 2013

   Early Day Motion

   That this House notes that Lancashire County Council has recently consulted on the closure of Skerton High School; further notes that the vast majority of respondents opposed the closure, but that Lancashire County Council has indicated it will close the school anyway; believes that an email from the Lead Member for Children's Services, sent before the consultation stating that he believed the school should close, is evidence that the county council had made a decision before considering all the facts; further believes that the county council must review its decision to avoid allegations of predetermination; and calls on Lancashire County Council to listen to local residents and to keep this important local school open.

   Source: Early Day Motion

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• David Morris · Conservative · Primary sponsor

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