Angry parents have been given extra time to object to plans to move a Mid Sussex school.

Protesters had until February 21 to send letters to West Sussex County Council about the proposal to uproot Heyworth Primary School in Haywards Heath.

But the county council has agreed to extend the consultation period to March 14 to allow time for a public meeting.

The decision followed protests by parents, residents and councillors about plans to move the school from the centre of town to a site at Bolnore Village.

Parents received details of the proposal in early January, which gave them about six weeks to object.

The public meeting will take place at Oathall Community College, on March 5 at 7pm.

Phil Whiffing, county education officer, said he expected letters about the changes to be sent to parents next week.

The meeting is expected to be attended by parents and residents, as well as councillors from the county, district and town councils.