No
Draft Local Plan Review
Representation ID: 5446
Received: 17/02/2017
Respondent: Lesley Murtagh
Highlights need for increase in primary school facilities for new housing proposals in Knowle and Dickens Heath, in particular impact on St George and St Teresa school which has been unable to expand and is forced to exclude children in parish and with siblings at school, and whose catchment includes new developments at Balsall Common, Hockley Heath and Blythe Valley as well as Knowle/Dorridge, which should be addressed as a matter of priority.
Dear solihull council,
In response to the Draft Local Plan Review I would like to highlight the need for increase in primary education proposed in Items 4, 8 and 9.
This directly impacts on my child at St George & St Teresa RC School and i request to be considered in the planning of this provision going forward.
During recent years local development has been substantial and whilst Local Authority Schools in the area have been increased to meet demand St George & St Teresa has not. The school have been forced to exclude children in parish. My son, despite being in catchment was initially excluded from G&T.
The size of our catchment area to include new developments at Balsall Common, Hockley Heath and additional potential impact from Blythe Valley, as well as Knowle & Dorridge demonstrates a need which should be addressed.
I would also like to note my concern at the potential removal of bus services to G&T. By doing this, the council are discriminating against my son's right to have a faith based education