Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: December 10, 2025

Purpose: To provide an update regarding demand for secondary school places and seek necessary approvals to facilitate the introduction of required additional capacity.

Content: 1.     That the commencement of a period of initial consultation required under statutory processes on the proposed expansion of Colton Hills Community School be approved.   2.     That authority be delegated to the Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Education, in consultation with the Executive Director of Families, to consider the outcome of initial consultation on the proposed expansion of Colton Hills Community School and to determine whether to proceed to Formal Consultation (Representation).   3.     That it be noted, the outcomes of both initial and formal consultation (Representation) on the proposed expansion of Colton Hills Community School would be presented at a future Cabinet meeting for a final decision.   1.     That it be noted, in light of recent secondary expansion programmes, that practical opportunities to continue to expand the existing estate are significantly constrained.