Future of Education in Chatham - Outcome of Consultation
Decision:
248/2008 The Cabinet authorised the Chief
Executive, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Children's
Services, to publish formal proposals including statutory notices
relating to the closure of Medway Community College and Chatham
South School.
249/2008 The Cabinet delegated authority to the Chief Executive, in
consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Children's Services to
determine whether to approve the closure proposals at the end of
the statutory consultation period, if no objections are
received.
250/2008 The Cabinet delegated authority to the Chief Executive, in
consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Children's Services to
pursue the necessary steps to establish a co-educational academy of
eight forms of entry and a sixth form on the Medway Community
College site admitting students aged 11 - 19 from 1 September 2010
(subject to no decisions being taken committing the Council to any
course of action until and unless the Council has approved the
closure proposal).