Chris Davies MP has condemned Powys County Council's proposal to close Nantmel Church in Wales Primary School.

Powys County Council have yet again announced to parents and governors of Nantmel Church in Wales Primary School that they are threatening to close this fantastic school in December 2016.

The school lies in the heart of the Nantmel community and provides an excellent learning environment for pupils. This school has fantastic teachers and excellent support staff and, if closed, this resource will be a great loss to the local community. Not only that, pupils will have to travel up to 10 miles to get their education in order to get the best start in life that they deserve.

Chris Davies MP said “I am very disappointed to hear that Powys County Council are continuing on the route of the school closure plan and will be opening a consultation in relation to the excellent Nantmel Church in Wales Primary School. I had the pleasure of visiting the said school this morning and saw first-hand the high teaching standard and excellent attainment levels of the 30 pupils currently at the school. The pupils are a true credit to the school and indeed the local area. I can assure everyone, that I will do everything in my power to ensure that Nantmel Church in Wales School remains the successful, warm and nurturing learning environment that it is today."