Decision Maker: Education, Youth & Culture Overview & Scrutiny Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: January 29, 2026

Purpose: To provide the Committee with information on the year on year trend analysis on pupil school numbers.

Content: (a)    That the Committee acknowledges the implications of the pupil trend data contained within the report and the risks it presents to the delivery of future education services; and   (b)    That the comments of the Committee on how the pupil trend data should be strategically managed by the Council to inform future planning for the effective and efficient management of school places be noted.