Decision - The Future of Homewood College

Consideration was given to a report of the Cabinet Member for Finance and City Regeneration. DECISION - That the Cabinet Member for Finance and City Regeneration: 1. Agreed that following the outcome of the consultation held between 8 July – 5 September 2024 the decision is taken to continue the closure process and publish a statutory notice. 2. Noted that publication of the statutory notice will trigger a four-week representation period which will run from 7 October 2024 to 4 November 2024 during which period any interested parties can comment on the proposal. 3. Noted that following the representation period a further report will come back to a meeting of the Cabinet on 14 November 2024 to consider the responses and to make a final decision on closure. 4. Noted that before any final decision on closure can be taken it will be necessary for the Secretary of State to have exercised her discretion to revoke the Academy Order which the school is currently subject to.

Brighton & Hove City Council agreed to continue the process of closing Homewood College and to publish a statutory notice. The school had no pupils or staff remaining, and alternative placements had been arranged, but a final closure decision remained subject to a four-week representation period and revocation of the Academy Order.