The Executive Meeting, having considered the response to the consultation exercise, has given approval to the publication of linked statutory proposals to close Fir Tree Nursery School with effect from 31 March 2012 and to reduce the lower age limit of Vale View Primary School with effect from 1 April 2012, and authorised the Corporate Director for People, in consultation with the Executive Councillor (Children & Young People) to take any necessary further action or decisions in respect of the proposals, subject to there being no significant objections during the representation period following publication of the statutory proposals.