THE decision on a controversial schools merger plan is to be made by Darlington borough councillors next week.
The proposed merger of Whinfield infant and junior schools prompted protests among parents, but council officials say the number of objections is small compared with the number of children in both schools.
The new school would be on the present Jesmond Road site and would cater for 630 pupils, aged five to 11.
Officers are recommending that the school organisation committee approves the scheme on Wednesday.
A vote will be taken and the result announced at the committee's meeting in the town hall.
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