Comment

Representation ID: 17148

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: Worcestershire County Council

Worcestershire County Council and Worcestershire Children First have noted the proposed allocations within the Draft Black Country Plan, with particular reference to cross-border educational impact.
Planned housing development sites have been identified within close proximity to the border between the Black Country and Worcestershire. It is envisaged that a small proportion of the Black Country’s pupil yield will commute to schools within Worcestershire, increasing the number of pupils at schools along the border, namely at Hagley and Romsley.
We shall continue to monitor the impact of housing growth on Worcestershire schools in and around the local area and will respond appropriately to ensure a sufficiency of school places, in line with current published policies.
We will continue to work with schools serving the local area to protect and enhance school assets and playing fields, in line with Government policies on the delivery of statutory education provision.