Following a consultation on the proposed
merger of South Sefton College and Hugh Baird College Cabinet
approved the proposal for the colleges to merge. However, the
proposed merger with Hugh Baird did not proceed due to a
significant drop in student numbers in September which impacted on
the business plan which had been agreed with the Council.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Both Financial and Community Impact;
Decision status: For Determination
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Decision due: 2 Nov 2017 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet Member - Children, Schools and Safeguarding
Lead director: Director of Social Care and Health
Department: Children's Services and Safeguarding
Contact: Mike McSorley, Head of Education Excellence Email: mike.mcsorley@sefton.gov.uk Tel: 0151 934 3428.
Consultation process
Meetings, emails and discussions
Consultees
Council officers, Trade Unions college
staff