Pupil transport cancellation defended as schools close over snow fears which fail to materialise
A council has been criticised for stopping school transport over weather fears, despite snow failing to materialise.
On Wednesday morning the Met office issued an amber warning for snow and ice for parts of west Shropshire and north Wales.
The warning led to Powys County Council cancelling school transport, which resulted in a number of schools in the county announcing they would have to close on Thursday.
Announcing the closure on Twitter, headteacher of Welshpool High School, Joe Arnold said: "We have been informed that due to the weather forecast for tomorrow No School Transport will be running.
"As a result of this decision and to ensure the safety of all students, families and staff members, we have taken the decision to close the school. Learning will be available via Google Classroom."
