As a serving county councillor, I refer Members to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests.
Corpusty primary school is a valued small rural school in my constituency threatened with closure at the end of this academic year. It has educated generations of children in North Norfolk, and is a vital asset to the rural communities of Corpusty, Saxthorpe and the surrounding villages. The Conservatives on Norfolk county council could take action to try to prevent this closure, but they are refusing. Catchments could be widened, new housing will bring new families, and proper placemaking strategies could be employed—but the council will not do it.
The petition states:
“The petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons urge the Government to work with Synergy Multi-Academy Trust and Norfolk County Council to pause the proposed closure of Corpusty Primary School until alternative arrangements to secure the future of the school have been fully explored and the forthcoming local elections have taken place.
And the petitioners remain, etc.”
Following is the full text of the petition:
[The petition of residents of Corpusty, Saxthorpe and the surrounding communities of North Norfolk,
Declares that Corpusty Primary School is a vital part of the community and provides essential education for local children and families.
The petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons urge the Government to work with Synergy Multi-Academy Trust and Norfolk County Council to pause the proposed closure of Corpusty Primary School until alternative arrangements to secure the future of the school have been fully explored and the forthcoming local elections have taken place.
And the petitioners remain, etc.]
[P003171]