00:01Parents at Hazelwood Community Primary School in Wide Open are celebrating after the school's
00:05adjudicator rejected plans to close the school and merge it with nearby greenfields. Families
00:11who campaigned against the proposal say the decision recognises the strength of their community.
00:16North Tyneside Council had argued falling pupil numbers and the cost of replacing
00:21reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete made closure necessary. The council says the adjudicator
00:27acknowledged the buildings cannot remain in use indefinitely and confirmed that it is reviewing
00:32the ruling before deciding its next steps, while school leaders thanked parents, staff
00:38and supporters for standing together throughout the campaign.
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