Issue details

Future of Chestnut Children's Centre Nursery

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Significant impact on communities in one ward;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: St Marys with Summercombe;

Decision due: 6 Feb 2013 by Elected Mayor

Lead member: Executive Lead for Children, Schools and Families

Lead director: Richard Williams

Contact: Suzie Franklin, Head of Schools Email: suzie.franklin@torbay.gov.uk.

Consultation process

Public and staff consultation exercise including, letters and meetings and opportunities to make individual representations.

Consultees

Full consultation will be undertaken with parents, staff, unions, Brixham Town Council and local early years and childcare providers.

Reason for inclusion in Forward Plan: The childcare market in Brixham becomes sustainable with a reduced financial subsidy being provided by the Local Authority.

Key Risks: Local Authority provision deemed not sustainable resulting in increased cost and continued budget pressures.

If you want to make representations contact:: Early Years and Childcare Advisory Service on (01803) 208328, email earlyyears@torbay.gov.uk, postal address Early Years and Childcare Advisory Service, Tor Hill House 2nd Floor North, c/o Town Hall, Castle Circus, Torquay, TQ1 3DR

Decisions