Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: March 12, 2025

Purpose: To determine the outcome of the statutory process on the proposal to close Gallions Mount Primary School. This will include considering the outcome of the Equalities Impact Assessment undertaken and the measures identified to mitigate the impacts of the decision to close the school.

Content: Considered the outcomes of the non-statutory consultation and the Statutory Notice/Representation periods, as outlined in Appendices 1 and 2 of the report respectively, when determining the proposal to close Gallions Mount Primary School, effective 31 August 2025.   Took into account the Equalities Impact Assessment (EqIA), detailed in Appendix 3, when making the decision regarding the proposal to close Gallions Mount Primary School, effective 31 August 2025.   Noted that no viable alternatives exist to keep Gallions Mount Primary School open and eliminate the accrued deficit without negatively impacting the education of the children on its roll and the Council’s finances.     In view of paragraphs above, approved the proposal to close Gallions Mount Primary School, effective 31 August 2025.