Coseley School's future to be heard in private
The future of a closure-threatened school in the Black Country will be discussed in private by community leaders next week.
Dudley Council's cabinet members will meet on January 18 with the future of The Coseley School on the agenda. But members of the public and the press will be told to leave the meeting as councillors have to discuss 'financial and/or business affairs'.
Around 1,500 people have signed a petition concerned about the future for the school and campaigners have urged talks to be held.
Parent Hannah Large, who has a daughter in Year 7, said she was concerned about lack of a public discussion.
"We were surprised to hear that it will be private," said Mrs Jones. "People want to find out what is happening."
UKIP councillor Star Anderton, who represents Coseley, said: "It is vital that people are held to account for this failure."
Pat McFadden MP, whose constituency covers Coseley, says the school has been in difficulty for some time.
He says just 53 out of 195 available places at the school for next year have been applied for.
Dudley Council leader, Councillor Pete Lowe, said a 'number of positive options' are being discussed for the school's future.
"If a decision is made to consult on future options for the school we will enter into a full consultation with all stakeholders, parents children and staff alike," he added.
