Derbyshire County Council Post Proposed Closure Notice

1.15.57pm GMT Sun 14th Jan 2007

Derbyshire County Council posted the proposed closure notice in The Derbyshire Times (page 75) and at the school on on Thursday 11 January. But as the following notice makes clear this is not the final decision and everyone is urged to continue in their active objection to the proposed closure.

The notice reads:-

"Stoney Middleton C of E (VC) Primary School

"Notice is hereby given in accordance with section 29(1) of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998 that Derbyshire County Council intends to discontinue Stoney Middleton CofE Primary School, High Street, Stoney Middleton, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S32 4TL on 31 August 2007.

"There is appropriate provision and places available at two schools, each within 1.5 miles of Stoney Middleton. These schools are Curbar Primary School, Calver Bridge, Calver, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S32 3XA and Eyam C of E (VC) Primary School, Church Street, Eyam, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S32 5QH.

"The Authority is undertaking an assessment as to whether the route to Curbar Primary School might be designated as a dangerous route. If this should be the case, them free transport will be made available for pupils travelling from Stoney Middleton to attend Curbar Primary School.

"Within six weeks after the publication of these proposals, any person may object to of make comments on the proposals by sending the representations to:

"Strategic Director for Children and Younger Adults (DEV/DEH), Derbyshire County Council, County Offices, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3AG.

"Within one month after the end of the representation period, the LEA will send to the Schools Organisation Committee for the area copies of all representations made (and not withdrawn in writing) within the representation period together with the Authority's observations on them.

"Signed Bruce Buckley

Date 11 January 2007".

We need to start writing our objections as soon as possible. But before doing so please read the attached document which details the Council's reasons for proposing the closure.

Also join the walk from Curbar to Stoney Middleton on Monday 15th January at 3pm.

Related Links:

Derbyshire County Council Reasons for Closure.

Hazardous Routes Assessment.