THERE is just one week left for residents to have their say on a proposal for a new first school for Redditch.  

The consultation was launched earlier this month to help the county council shape the school design specification and will close on Friday, August 4. 

The need for a new school is required due to new housing developments in the area specifically the huge estate off Foxlydiate Lane, Webheath which is set to deliver more than 2,500 homes by 2037.

Worcestershire County Council is proposing to deliver a new First School with a nursery, including wrap-around provision, located on a site off Foxlydiate Lane.

The school will open initially as a two-form-entry (60 places per year group) in 2027, when it is forecast that 30 children in each school year group will live on the new development, increasing to over 60 by 2030.

Councillor Tracey Onslow, cabinet member with responsibility for education at Worcestershire County Council said: “We are looking to deliver a new first school in Redditch to help us meet the need for first school provision in the town.

“It is really important for us to listen and consider the views of local residents and stakeholders as we look to take this exciting project forward, so I would encourage residents to have their say.”

To submit responses, visit https://online1.snapsurveys.com/Redditch_New_First_School.