The chairman of the Isle of Wight Council has called for an extraordinary full council meeting to be held to allow a debate surrounding potential school closures.
Councillor Karl Love has taken the decision after listening to the public debates, discussions with councillors and after cabinet had approved the start of the potential school closures process at a meeting on Thursday 12th December 2024.
Councillor Love said: “Potential school closures are by their very nature very emotive and a matter of significant public interest.”
“There is a desire from the general public and many council members in representing this for a Full Council meeting, enabling opportunity to debate the issues involved.”
“I understand the need for a Council-wide discussion and airing of the issues to clarify and assist Islanders’ understanding of the process.”
While the council’s role will be to share its views on the matter, the decisions are an executive matter for cabinet that can only legally be made by the cabinet.
The meeting will take place on Wednesday the 29th of January 2025 at 6pm.
Contact Information
Zoe Van Schoor
Communications and engagement officer
Isle of Wight Council
zoe.vanschoor@iow.gov.uk
