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Hayward academy plan put on hold
10:43pm Thursday 17th July 2008
Comments (1)CONTROVERSIAL plans to open Bolton’s first privately backed school hang in the balance after a teaching went to the High Court in a bid to block the move.
Hayward School in Great Lever was due to close for the final time tomorrow after 53 years.
It was to be replaced by the Essa Academy in September in a move backed by businesses including the Cohen chemist chain, which was set up by the Africa-born Patel brothers, who came to Bolton as youngsters.
But yesterday, Bolton Council put the proposals on hold after the National Union of Teachers lodged papers with the High Court to seek a judicial review over the way the council had carried out the consultation process.
Bolton Council said it did not want to enter into a legal dispute with the union.
Instead, fresh academy proposals will be put on the table in September to be reconsidered for Hayward School.
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