Issue details

Relocation of Torbay School to MyPlace, Paignton

In Feburary 2015 the Council agreed that the main Torbay School needed to be relocated for the benefit of the school and also to allow it's existing site to be utilised as a primary school to meet the demands of the local area.  The original location site is no longer viable and Children Services are seeking approval for an alternative site - MyPlace in Paignton.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: High level of public interest;

Decision status: For Determination

Wards affected: Preston;

Notice of proposed decision first published: 11/11/2015

Decision due: 25 Feb 2016 by Council

Decision due: Before 13 Jul 2016 by Interim Chief Executive of Torbay Council

Lead member: Executive Lead for Adults

Lead director: Interim Chief Executive of Torbay Council

Consultation process

Formal written consultation and partner meetings.

Consultees

Staff, parents and governors of Torbay School and Torbay Youth Trust.

Reason for inclusion in Forward Plan: To address the site issues experienced by Torbay School at its current location To provide Children Services with a site for a new primary school in the right location to serve demand To provide sustainability and security to MyPlace; supporting the services on offer there

Key Risks: That the LA does not fulfill statutory duty of providing sufficient school places That Torbay School continues to have on site issues which could impact on service delivery That MyPlace becomes unsustainable

If you want to make representations contact:: Samantha Poston, Schools Capital & Planning Officer, Torbay Development Agency, Tor Hill House, Torquay, telephone (01803) 207260, email samantha.poston@torbay.gov.uk

Decisions

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