Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
The Director of Education and Inclusion Services advised Members of the outcome of the recent publication of a Statutory Notice in respect of the proposal to open a new 3 to 19 special school in Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT) and introduce catchment areas for all 3 to 19 special schools across RCT.
The Cabinet Member for Education, Youth Participation and Welsh Language was pleased to note that there were no objections to the proposed new 3 to 19 special school and the introduction of catchment areas for all 3 to 19 special schools across RCT.
The Cabinet Member acknowledged the acute pressures faced by the Local Authority with regard to special school placements and welcomed the proposals before Members. The Cabinet Member concluded by stating that he looked forward to receiving a future Treasury Management report to the Council and the outcome of the bid for Welsh Government funding.
The Deputy Leader echoed the Cabinet Member’s comments and welcomed the next steps in the process.
The Cabinet RESOLVED:
1. To note that no objections or comments were received in response to the publication of the Statutory Notice to progress the proposal;
2. To implement the proposal with no amendments; and
3. That an update to the Council’s borrowing envelope is included in a future Treasury Management report to Council when costs are known and Welsh Government funding is secured.
Publication date: 24/01/2024
Date of decision: 24/01/2024
Decided at meeting: 24/01/2024 - Cabinet
Effective from: 30/01/2024
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