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Question from: County Councillor Gareth Ratcliffe Subject: Gwernyfed High School

 

Question From:

County Councillor Gareth Ratcliffe 

Subject:

Gwernyfed High School

Question To:

County Councillor Phyl Davies

Portfolio Holder for Education and Property

 

Question:

 

Thank you for your response to my question on Gwernyfed High School dated 16th July 2021.  You stated that you and the council are committed to a new development in the catchment, and the community welcome that, so I thank you.

 

You also stated that “we hope to be able to continue on the Gwernyfed project later this year.”  We are now fast approaching November without any signs of discussions or progress planned into our dairies.  This does raise several questions and concerns I feel the community should have answers to.

 

This will allow scheduling for the school as there are still ongoing costs picking up because of Powys County Councils delays.

 

We are also fast approaching the council elections.  That in itself brings delays, and decision making on such an important political issue typically can get shelved, thus possible bringing further delays to this project for a further 12 months at least.

 

Can the portfolio holder guarantee there will be discussions and strategic decisions before next year’s election?

 

Can the portfolio holder guarantee they are not expecting the school to pick up further costs around the mansion house maintenance as this project has been delayed and out of the control of the school community?

 

 

Minutes:

Response by the Portfolio Holder:

 

In July, I explained that the Gwernyfed school project had been put on hold due to officers having to focus on other priorities.  I’m pleased to say that the team can now re-commence the work on the Gwernyfed High School project.  I’m also aware of the on-going costs of maintaining the school and the costs of this will be factored into the Council’s Major Improvements Programme.