MP: Shake-up 'inevitable' as school rolls fell

THE newly announced consultation over the future of multiple schools in North Tyneside has become “inevitable”, says the Tynemouth MP.

- AUSTEN SHAKESPEARE

Tumbling birth rates in the area are leaving too many school places empty with 300 fewer being born every year since 2018/19.

Tynemouth MP and Leader of the House of Commons Sir Alan Campbell has urged parents to ensure their voices are heard in the recently launched consultation affecting seven schools in total.

At noon today North Tyneside Council began its first consultation, which runs until November 13, over the possible closure of Monkseaton Middle School and the potential separate merger of six other primary and first schools.