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by Garth Harkness on 7 January, 2020
The Oldham Liberal Democrats have consistently campaigned against schools’ cuts. They want the Council to write to the Government to fill the funding gap. Schools are underfunded by an estimated 12 Million pounds across Oldham Borough. Councillor Garth Harkness will bring a motion to January 8th full Council in 2020. This is to send a message to the new government to keep their promises.
Councillor Harkness says “There was a government review in 2019 that highlighted the need to fund our schools properly. Oldham Council needs to send a strong, united message to PM Boris Johnson and his new Government asking them to deliver on the findings of the review.”
Councillor Diane Williamson is also supporting the policy: “For every pound that the Government cut and continue to direct away from Oldham Schools, there is a child being deprived of opportunity. We need to stop this and do all we can.”
Council 8th January 2020 – Notice of Opposition Business
Motion 1 – Confronting the school’s cuts crisis
This Council notes that:
This Council resolves to:
Proposed by: Councillor Garth Harkness Seconded by: Councillor Diane Williamson
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