Agenda item

Report of the Corporate Director, People

RESOLVED:  That

(1)          the update on the implementation of the school expansion programme, the School Roll Projections 2020-2032 report and the changes in the overall school organisation landscape, be noted;

(2)          the Corporate Director, People be authorised, following consultation with the Portfolio Holders for Finance & Resources and Children, Young People & Schools to undertake all procurement required to deliver the programme, including the amalgamation projects set out in the report;

(3)          the Corporate Director, People, be authorised, following consultation with the Portfolio Holders for Finance & Resources and Children, Young People & Schools to award contracts following each procurement associated with the Schools Expansion Programme;

(4)          the Corporate Director, People, be authorised, following consultation with the Portfolio Holders for Resources and Children, Young People & Schools, to:

a.            identify schools, including academy schools, to receive capital funding for projects required for SEND education provision in accordance with the SEND Strategy;

b.            for any maintained/community schools identified, to undertake a procurement process and award the contracts

Reason for Decision:  To enable the Local Authority to fulfil its statutory duties to provide sufficient school places in its area.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:  As set out in the report.

Conflict of Interest relating to the matter declared by Cabinet Member/Dispensation Granted:  None.