Purpose

To approve the strategy following external
consultation and proposed amendments.

Content

1.    
That the City of Wolverhampton Place Planning 2024 – 2027
strategic policy document be approved.

 

2.    
The outcome of external consultation in relation to ‘City of
Wolverhampton Education Place Planning 2024 – 2027’
strategic policy document be noted.

 

3.    
That the impact of the demographic uplift on demand for schools in
the city be noted.

 

4.    
That the need to identify and develop appropriate solutions to meet
anticipated demand for primary and secondary educational provision
in the future be noted.

 

5.    
That it be noted that the Regional Schools Commissioner is
responsible for determining if academies can expand. The Council is
not in full control of all factors relating to the effective and
timely supply of school places.