Commenting on the proposed closure of Glenburn Sports College in Skelmersdale, Paul Greenall, the Conservative Parliamentary candidate for West Lancashire, said: “Having visited Glenburn several times, I've always been very impressed by the staff and pupils so was very saddened to hear about the proposal.
"Glenburn is conveniently situated close to Skelmersdale town centre and if this goes ahead, many pupils - particularly those living in the Digmoor and Tanhouse areas - face an even longer trip to school.
"When the Conservatives ran the County Council from 2009-2013, not one school in Skelmersdale was closed. I therefore call upon the current Labour administration at County Hall to think very carefully about this, and also urge parents, teachers, pupils and the wider community to make their views known during the consultation process."
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The announcement by Labour-run Lancashire County Council can be found at http://www3.lancashire.gov.uk/corporate/news/press_releases/y/m/release.asp?id=201410&r=PR14/0485