It was proposed by Councillor Lewis and seconded by Councillor Brooksbank:

(i)            that the Mayor be recommended on behalf of the Council to cease to maintain Chestnut Primary school from 31 August 2011;  and

(ii)          that the Mayor be recommended to authorise the Executive Head for Children, Schools and Families to proceed with closing Chestnut Primary School with effect from 31 August 2011.

An amendment was proposed by Councillor Ellery and seconded by Councillor Morey:

(iii)         that the Mayor be recommended to retain the land for educational and community uses where possible.

On being put to the vote, the amendment was declared carried.

The substantive motion (the original motion with the addition of the amendment) was then before Members for consideration.

On being put to the vote, the substantive motion was declared carried.