Scottish Government

PROPOSAL TO MERGE (1) GLASGOW COLLEGE OF NAUTICAL STUDIES (2) GLASGOW METROPOLITAN COLLEGE, AND (3) CENTRAL COLLEGE, GLASGOW

Ministers are currently considering a request by the above three colleges to approve the colleges' intention to merge.

Ministers consulted (December 2009-February 2010) on the principle of this merger. Since then a number of further representations have been made on the merger proposal.

In view of the public interest in the merger, Ministers have decided to publish the main representations which have been made. These are being given close consideration by Ministers, who have indicated that they will announce their decision on the merger on 1 September 2010.

Ministers have said that they remain open to any further representations which may be received prior to 1 September.

Documents

Merger Proposal Document

Merger Proposal Document Appendices

Note of meeting with Minister for Skills and Lifelong Learning, Ms Baker MSP and representatives of the EIS and UNISON to discuss the "City of Glasgow College"

Scottish Funding Council's Advice to the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning

Letter to Cabinet Secretary from Chairs of colleges involved in merger

Chair of Chairs Congress Scotland's Colleges Response to the Proposed Merger of Glasgow City Centre Colleges

NUS Scotland Response to the Proposed Merger of Glasgow City Centre Colleges

NUS Scotland Response to SFC Consultation on College Curriculum in Glasgow City Centre

EIS Response to the Proposed Merger of Glasgow City Centre Colleges Covering Letter

EIS Response to the Proposed Merger of Glasgow City Centre Colleges

UNISON Scotland Response to the Proposed Merger of Glasgow City Centre Colleges

Stow College Board of Management Response to the Proposed Merger of Glasgow City Centre Colleges

Independent Review for Stow College Board of Management

Summary Of Responses To The Consultation Launched By Scottish Ministers On 21 December 2009 On The Proposed Merger Of Three Glasgow Colleges

Parliamentary Questions asked relating to Glasgow City Centre Colleges