The community is rallying behind Manorbier School in Pembrokeshire! 🔥📚 After a devasting fire in October 2022, which left the school heavily damaged, the future of Manorbier Church in Wales VC School hangs in the balance. Now, a staggering 1,500+ residents have signed a petition to fight its potential closure, demanding a rebuild rather than a permanent shutdown.
A passionate plea from Richard Hughes of the local community council called out the council’s figures as misleading and the consultation process as “deeply flawed and unlawful.” There’s strong local sentiment that the school is thriving despite the challenges, with many questioning how reliable the cited surplus figures are. Local voices are amplifying the message that Manorbier deserves to have its doors reopened permanently.
Councillor Phil Kidney highlighted the resilience of the staff, parents, and students who have managed through such a challenging process. The promise of reconstruction feels like a distant memory overshadowed by new reports suggesting closure. The emotional debate was clear – Councillor Kidney urged fellow members to make the right, moral choice, not just one based on figures.
Councillor Guy Woodham pledged to deliver all sets of facts before the crucial vote in March. Meanwhile, Councillor Huw Murphy shared his discomfort at the idea of closing a school devastated by fire, arguing that the council should do right by Manorbier and those it serves.
With the official consultation ending soon, the clock is ticking for the council to take into account the overwhelming support for keeping the school open. The fight for Manorbier’s future is not just a statistic – it’s about community, opportunity, and honouring commitments made. Let’s hope the upcoming council decisions reflect the people’s voice and their unwavering support for this cherished school. 🏫💪 #SaveManorbierSchool #CommunityPower #RebuildNotClose