Question Time – Your opportunity to ask questions about local public services
Minutes:
Q. One with Grace Centre (OWG) is facing closure and refused planning permission for new site. Provides opportunities for young people.
A. The planning matter is a DBC decision.
Q. What is the situation regarding the future of Highfield Youth centre
A. Currently being looked at by KCC with partners.
Q. Parents are being told that they can’t get places for their children in Temple Hill Primary school because of falling rolls and they have to go to Stone. This is a long way and can’t be walked. Stone is a good school but surely this increases traffic on the road and is difficult for parents.
A. Mr Maddison is looking into this as well because of a similar situation in his area (west Dartford).
Mr John Muckle feels that this is an absurd situation and all children on temple hill should have places in their local primary school. However, it is a very difficult situation to resolve. Parents need to take it up with the Government and Ombudsman.
There is a surplus of places in Dartford because of falling rolls and schools are told to reduce their places.
Q. However, local people feel that it is crazy to be told to go to St Mary’s school when you live in Temple Hill.