Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Item Called In

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: October 14, 2025

Purpose: To provide details on the outcome from the statutory consultation for the proposal to amalgamate a number of schools in the Catholic network in Flintshire and to build a new 3-18 all-through school, and seeks a mandate for the proposal to progress to the next stage of the School Organisation Code to publish a statutory notice to enter into a formal objection period.

Content: (a)       That Cabinet reviews the outcomes from the consultation;   (b)       That Cabinet agrees to support and provide any commentary for the proposed reorganisation of a number of Catholic schools. Subject to confirmation and consideration of the cost of transportation;   (c)        Cabinet considers the following points as part of its review of the proposal: ·         the likely impact on quality and standards in education, ·         the likely impact on the community, and ·         the likely effect of different travelling arrangements; and   (d)       That Cabinet agrees to proceeding to issuing a statutory notice to commence a 28-day period for objections.  During this stage, any stakeholder can lodge an objection to the proposal.  These objections will be considered before a final determination takes place.