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BOLTON COUNCIL

PUBLIC NOTICE OF CLOSURE OF ALEXANDRA MAINTAINED NURSERY SCHOOL, MARTHA STREET, BOLTON. BL3 4AD.

Notice is given in accordance with section 15(1) of the Education and Inspections Act 2006 that Bolton Council, Department of Children’s Services, Town Hall, Bolton BL1 1 RU intends to make a prescribed alteration to Alexandra Maintained Nursery School, Martha Street, Bolton. BL3 4AD.

Following agreement between the school's Governing body and Bolton Council it is proposed to close Alexandra Maintained Nursery School with effect from 31st August 2023.

The proposed closure of Alexandra Maintained Nursery School is as a result of the financial viability of the nursery.

This Notice is an extract from the complete proposal. Copies of the complete proposal can be obtained from: Asset Management Unit, Department of Children's and Adult Services, Town Hall, BL1 1RU or via the Council's website at School consultations – Bolton Council

Within four weeks from the date of publication of this proposal (ie by 12th February 2023), any person may object to or make comments on the proposal by sending them to Freepost RTTT-YTEL-YSXS, Consultation & Research Team, 2nd Floor, Town Hall, Victoria Square, Bolton, BL1 1RU, or via email to consultation@bolton.gov.uk

Signed:       Bernie Brown 

Director of Children’s Services

 

Publication Date:     16th Jan 2023

 

Explanatory Notes

There is sufficient capacity elsewhere locally, to enable existing nursery pupils to continue their education, either at local primary schools or with local private nursery providers.

 

Survey

This consultation has now closed.

Closing Date
12th February
Outcome

On the 6th March 2023, at the Council's ECM, it was approved that Alexandra Maintained Nursery School will close at the end of this academic year., 2023.  The last day of school will be 21st July 2023.