Issue details

Merger of South Sefton College with Hugh Baird College as recommended by the Liverpool City Region Area Review

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

Agenda items

List of background documents to be considered by decision maker

  • Merger of South Sefton College with Hugh Baird College as recommended by the Liverpool City Region Area Review