Decision details

The Director, Education & Lifelong Learning advised Members of the outcome of the recent publication of a statutory notice in respect of a proposal to close Cwmaman Infants’ and Glynhafod Junior Schools and transfer their pupils to a new Primary school that will be created for the community, subject to parental preference, in September, 2018. The officer proposed that the new school would be constructed on a currently vacant site at Glanaman Road, Cwmaman (the site of the former Fforchaman Colliery).

The Cabinet Member for Education & Lifelong Learning spoke positively on the proposals, commenting that the £7.2m investment would be a successful addition to the Council’s larger school reorganisation plan, benefitting pupils and their families in the future.

The Cabinet Member for Adult Social Services added that it was pleasing to see the Council still investing in its schools, despite the times of austerity.

It was RESOLVED:

a)    To note that no objections, or comments were received in response to the publication of the statutory notice to progress this proposal;

b)    To implement the proposal to close Cwmaman Infants’ and Glynhafod Junior Schools and open a new Community Primary School for Cwmaman in a new school building that will be constructed for this purpose. The new school will open on 1^st September 2018.

c)     To note that a separate report on funding arrangements will be submitted to full Council in due course.