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Outcomes of Consultation Period on the Proposals to Make Prescribed Alterations to Brompton Westbrook Primary School
Meeting: 14/01/2014 - Cabinet (Item 8)
8 Outcomes of Consultation for the Proposed Expansion of Brompton Westbrook Primary School 
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Minutes:
Background:
This report provided details of the outcome of the informal consultation period on the Council’s proposals to enlarge the premises at Brompton Westbrook Primary School, by way of statutory prescribed alterations.
The first stage in the statutory process required the Council to hold a period of informal public consultation and this had taken place over a four-week period between 30 September 2013 and 27 October 2013. The results of this were set out in paragraph 4 and 5 of the report. It was noted that there were 16 written responses in total to the consultations in the form of reply slips and emails. 15 supported the proposals with one objection. The report also provided details of a public consultation meeting held on 1 October 2013.
It was noted that the Children and Young People Overview and Scrutiny Committee had considered the report on 10 December 2013 and its comments were set out in paragraph 8 of the report.
A Diversity Impact Assessment screening form was attached at Appendix 2 to the report. This highlighted that there could potentially be some impact upon certain groups, however it showed that any impacts were expected to be positive.
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Decision number: |
Decision: |
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17/2014 |
The Cabinet noted the responses to the consultation together with the advice and analysis from officers, and the comments of the Children and Young People Overview and Scrutiny Committee, and instructed the Director of Children and Adults Services to commence the formal representation period, when statutory notices and full proposals will be published. |
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18/2014 |
The Cabinet agreed to delegate authority to the Director of Children and Adults Services, in consultation with Portfolio Holder for Children's Services, to determine whether to approve the proposals at the end of the statutory consultation period, if no objections are received. However, if any objections are received during that time then a report will be prepared and presented to Cabinet for determination. |
Reasons:
To ensure the Council meets its duty to provide sufficient good school places.
To comply with the actions in the approved School Organisation Plan 2011-16, which highlight the need for additional places in the Gillingham area.
Approval to proceed to a four-week period of statutory representation will ensure the council complies with its duty to follow the full consultation process when proposing changes to school organisation.