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Consideration was given to a
report of the Cabinet Member for Finance and City
Regeneration.
 
DECISION -
 
That the Cabinet Member for
Finance and City Regeneration:
 

1.     
Agreed that following the outcome of the
consultation held between 8 July – 5 September 2024 the
decision is taken to continue the closure process and publish a
statutory notice.

2.     
Noted that publication of the statutory notice will
trigger a four-week representation period which will run from 7
October 2024 to 4 November 2024 during which period any interested
parties can comment on the proposal.

3.     
Noted that following the representation period a
further report will come back to a meeting of the Cabinet on 14
November 2024 to consider the responses and to make a final
decision on closure.

4.     
Noted that before any final decision on closure can
be taken it will be necessary for the Secretary of State to have
exercised her discretion to revoke the Academy Order which the
school is currently subject to.