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The councillor, who was only elected last May, had campaigned on a pledge to protect the area's primary schools from closure.
BBC: Councillor Ewan Smith
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Two-thirds of the 1, 200 primary classes slated for closure because of dwindling numbers of pupils are to stay open.
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Parents and pupils fighting to prevent the possible closure of a primary school have marched in protest.
BBC: Beverley parents march in protest at school closure threat
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Falling pupil numbers are to blame for the closure of a primary school in York, a council has said.
BBC: Derwent school closure due to falling pupil numbers
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In July Shropshire Council confirmed the closure of four primary schools.
BBC: Wakeman School recommended for closure in 2013
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Three more schools: Crievagh PS, Clintyclay PS and Clontifleece PS, have been earmarked for potential closure under the SELB primary schools plans.
BBC: Primary school closure and merger plans published
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In the North Eastern Educational and Library Board (NEELB) area, three controlled primary schools have been approved for closure: Drumard in Magherafelt, Dalriada prep school in Ballymoney and Cullycapple PS in Coleraine.
BBC: Primary school closure and merger plans published
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Parents at Dunswell, Gembling, and Langtoft primary schools had been campaigning against their closure.
BBC: Three East Yorkshire village schools set to close
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Back plans to consult on the closure of St Anne's Primary and Cefn Onn Primary.
BBC: NEWS | UK | Wales | South East Wales | Schools shake-up passes hurdle
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Education bosses have earmarked St Andrew's Primary or St Sampson's Infants School for closure and have recommended the latter be shut.
BBC: Meeting to save threatened school
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However, the committee decided on a merger of Mersey Street School, Strand Primary School and Sydenham Infants, which would mean closure for Mersey Street.
BBC: NEWS | UK | Northern Ireland | Parents lose school closure fight