The plans would affect more than 2,000 children and 100 teachers, who will be re-deployed to other settings.
Glasgow council claims that many of the schools and nurseries earmarked for closure are in 'crumbling buildings' with many surplus places. As part of its proposals, £5m will be spent on refurbishing the schools and nurseries that are to absorb the extra pupils.
Councillor Steven Purcell said, 'Children deserve to be in better accommodation, but in this financial climate we cannot afford to build new schools and nurseries through prudential borrowing. In my opinion, our only option is to merge schools and nurseries.'
Around 40 parents took part in a protest at City Chambers on Friday. Twenty parents were allowed into the council's executive committee meeting, which agreed to a public consultation. If the plans are approved, the schools will close in August.
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