Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet has given the green light to the location for a new girls’ secondary school while ensuring the preservation of the cherished African Caribbean Centre. Initially, the council had released the land to the Department for Education for the Eden Girls’ Leadership Academy, but after further scrutiny, a stronger commitment to preserving the African Caribbean Centre on its existing site was requested.
During the Cabinet meeting at Liverpool Town Hall, it was revealed that additional land near the former St Margaret of Antioch School has been identified to expand the proposed site. Additionally, part of the nearby Princes School site may be used for non-teaching purposes as the school is set to be relocated by 2027. The approved way forward by the Cabinet ensures that the African Caribbean Centre building is safeguarded and a significant portion of the land used by the Centre will not be included in the establishment of the new girls’ school.
The council will now engage in discussions with the African Caribbean Centre’s Trustees and community representatives to finalize the decision and plans moving forward. Councillor Liam Robinson, Leader of Liverpool City Council, emphasized the council’s unwavering commitment to supporting a prosperous future for the African Caribbean Centre as per the community’s wishes. The establishment of the Eden Girls Leadership Academy under the Free Schools Programme will provide 600 places for girls in Years 7– 11 and 200 places in years 12-13, with half reserved for Muslim girls and the rest open to girls of different faiths and backgrounds.
In conclusion, the approved site for the new girls’ secondary school reflects a balance between educational development and community heritage preservation, ensuring the continuation of the African Caribbean Centre while providing educational opportunities for girls of diverse backgrounds in Liverpool
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