Powys county councillors will not make a decision on the future of high schools in Montgomeryshire until September at the earliest.
MyNewtown reported yesterday how the county council announced plans for changes in mid and south Powys, including the merger of two high schools into a "super" education campus in Brecon and a review of Llandrindod and Builth Wells high schools.
It had been feared that at least one north Powys high school could close or be merged with another under plans to cut the number of sites due to falling pupil numbers.
The council says it has delayed a review into Welsh-medium secondary education in the area which will explore the possibility of establishing at least one Welsh-medium secondary school in the area and assess the viability of dual-stream provision.
Montgomeryshire MP, Glyn Davies, welcomed the decision fort he time being at least.
“I cautiously welcome the Council’s decision to delay their review of Welsh-medium secondary education in Montgomeryshire until September, and delay any decision about high school closure.
"It would have been very wrong for a decision like this to have been rushed through without careful assessment of impact on education and the wider community."
He added: "The review will require very careful consideration by the Council. I remain totally unconvinced that closure of any of Montgomeryshire's high school is the best way forward.
"Such a decision will have huge implications for whichever Montgomeryshire town is affected, and will provide a devastating blow to children, parents, teachers and communities.
“I have met with Council Leaders to discuss their plans further. I cannot see how any decision can be made without a clear policy on Welsh Language education - so it's absolutely right to delay.
“I remain of the opinion that I will do all I can to help defend our high schools from closure.”