Part 2E+WEstablishment, discontinuance or alteration of schools

Establishment of new schoolsE+W

9Consultation and publicity in relation to notice and proposals under section 7E+W

(1)Before publishing a notice under section 7, the [F1local authority] must consult such persons as appear to the authority to be appropriate; and in discharging their duty under this subsection the authority must have regard to any guidance given from time to time by the Secretary of State.

(2)Regulations may require the [F1local authority] to take prescribed steps for the purpose of promoting public awareness of any proposals published by them under section 7.