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A public consultation has been launched on proposals which could lead to the closure of up to four Denbighshire primary schools.
The consultation concerns the future of primary schools in the Dee Valley West area.
It follows a review of primary school provision which highlighted surplus places in English and Welsh language schools and a national headteacher shortage.
The consultation runs until February.
The schools earmarked for closure are: Ysgol Bro Elwern at Gwyddelwern, Ysgol Carrog, Ysgol Glyndyfrdwy, Ysgol Llandrillo and Ysgol Bettws Gwerfyl Goch
The recommendation is to keep Ysgol Caer Drewyn as the largest school within the area serving Corwen and retain Ysgol Maes Hyfryd as the largest Welsh medium school within the area.
The review was sparked by surplus places in English and Welsh language schools in the area, an amount descibed by the council as "significant", plus a national shortage of headteachers.
The results of the review together with uncertainty over the effect of spending cuts, led to the council's decision to hold a public consultation on closing schools in the area.
An informal consultation has taken place over the past six months with headteachers, chairs of governors and councillors.
Councillor Eryl Williams, cabinet lead member for lifelong learning, said they would listen to alternative options from the public.
"This initial consultation will also provide an opportunity for the public to suggest alternative options that would address the issues highlighted across the area," he said.
"The initial consultation will begin on 8 November and people will have until 18 February 2011 to have their say".
At the end of the consultation period, the council will decide whether to proceed to a formal consultation on a preferred option.
That would be followed by the publication of statutory notices and at least two months to allow any objections.
If objections are received, the matter will be decided by the Welsh Assembly Government.
This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites.
A public consultation has been launched on proposals which could lead to the closure of up to four Denbighshire primary schools.
The consultation concerns the future of primary schools in the Dee Valley West area.
It follows a review of primary school provision which highlighted surplus places in English and Welsh language schools and a national headteacher shortage.
The consultation runs until February.
The schools earmarked for closure are: Ysgol Bro Elwern at Gwyddelwern, Ysgol Carrog, Ysgol Glyndyfrdwy, Ysgol Llandrillo and Ysgol Bettws Gwerfyl Goch
The recommendation is to keep Ysgol Caer Drewyn as the largest school within the area serving Corwen and retain Ysgol Maes Hyfryd as the largest Welsh medium school within the area.
The review was sparked by surplus places in English and Welsh language schools in the area, an amount descibed by the council as "significant", plus a national shortage of headteachers.
The results of the review together with uncertainty over the effect of spending cuts, led to the council's decision to hold a public consultation on closing schools in the area.
An informal consultation has taken place over the past six months with headteachers, chairs of governors and councillors.
Councillor Eryl Williams, cabinet lead member for lifelong learning, said they would listen to alternative options from the public.
"This initial consultation will also provide an opportunity for the public to suggest alternative options that would address the issues highlighted across the area," he said.
"The initial consultation will begin on 8 November and people will have until 18 February 2011 to have their say".
At the end of the consultation period, the council will decide whether to proceed to a formal consultation on a preferred option.
That would be followed by the publication of statutory notices and at least two months to allow any objections.
If objections are received, the matter will be decided by the Welsh Assembly Government.
This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites.