On 14 September 2016, the Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Schools agreed to a statutory consultation on the proposal to discontinue the post 16 sixth form provision at Ashton Community Science College (ACSC), by permanently lowering its age range from 11-18 years to 11-16 years, with effect from 31 August 2017. The consultation on this proposal took place from 26 September to 24 October 2016.
As part of the statutory process, a decision should now be taken about the proposal. If the authority does not make a decision within two months from the end of the consultation period, the proposal and any representations about the proposal must be passed to the schools adjudicator for a decision.
This is deemed to be a Key Decision and the provisions of Standing Order No. 25 have been complied with.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Significant effect in 2 or more electoral divisions;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Divisions affected: Preston Central North; Preston Central South; Preston City; Preston East; Preston North; Preston North East; Preston North West; Preston Rural; Preston South East; Preston West;
Notice of proposed decision first published: 29/11/2016
Decision due: 6 Dec 2016 by Executive Scrutiny Committee
Decision due: 7 Dec 2016 by Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Schools
County Councillor Matthew Tomlinson
Contact: Sarah Hirst Email: Sarah.Hirst@lancashire.gov.uk Tel: 01772 531842.