Issue - meetings

To receive a report from the Corporate Director of Education and Young Peoples’ Services informing the Cabinet Committee of the outcome of the public consultation on the proposal to permanently expand Temple Hill Primary School from 3FE to 4FE and requests members to recommend that the Cabinet Member for Education and Health Reform agrees to release sufficient funding to put the necessary infrastructure in place.

1) Ian Watts, Area Education Officer (North Kent,) introduced the report on the proposal to expand Temple Hill Primary School from 3FE to 4FE. He explained the consultation had 6 responses of which 5 were in favour and 1 undecided.

2) The local member, Mr Tom Maddison, had expressed concerns over the traffic congestion and escalating transport cost but had made it clear he understood the need for more school places.

3) Mr Cowan emphasised that he is happy with the proposal and asks that Mr Maddison’s views and concerns are taken into account.

4) The Chairman confirmed from the report that the Headteacher, Chair of Governors and the Area Education Officer all supported the proposal. It was also confirmed an Equality Impact Assessment was completed and no changes were required.

5) RESOLVED that the Education and Young People’s Services Cabinet Committee agreed the recommendation.