Schools Service Estyn report: Leader calls Extraordinary Meeting of Council

31 March 2025

Cllr James Gibson-Watt, the Leader of Powys County Council, has called for an Extraordinary Meeting of Council in the wake of the recent publication of the Estyn report into the council's education services.

The council's Constitution provides the Leader with that power.

Cllr James Gibson-Watt said: "Given the clear recommendations and narrative in the report and the need for strong, co-ordinated action to address those concerns, which cut across the work of many portfolio holders, I thought it essential that Council Members and the public hear first-hand about the actions that Cabinet Portfolio Holders and the council's Corporate Leadership Team will be taking to build on the recent progress identified and address those areas where urgent progress is required.

"A full meeting of Council will allow members to understand and discuss these matters thoroughly in an open and transparent way. The meeting will take place as soon as possible at a date yet to be confirmed."