Richmond-upon-Thames RLBC is facing legal action over plans to open two new Roman Catholic schools in the borough.
The British Humanist Association and the Richmond Inclusive Schools Campaign claim the council ignored the Education Act 2011 by not inviting bids from rival schools, and have demanded a judicial review of the proposals. Richmond described the legal action as ‘premature', pointing out the council's cabinet would not meet until 24 May to decide on the plans.
