Decision details

Approve the detailed list of projects for inclusion within the schools capital programme based on the allocation received from the Education Funding Agency.  To include the priority schemes based on condition data held for schools.

Cllr Claire Darke presented the report on the priorities for the schools capital programme for 2017-18 for school condition allocation.  The report also  confirmed funding for devolved formula capital to schools, the locally co-ordinated voluntary aided programme (LCVAP) and basic need up until 2017-18 (including top ups).

Resolved:

1. That the detailed projects for schools condition allocation capital funding in 2017-18 as listed in paragraph 3.3 of the report be approved.

2. That authority be delegated to the Cabinet Member for Education in consultation with the Director of Education, to initiate emergency works and asbestos removal works preventing a school closure, the nature of which would not allow sufficient time to gain normal Council approvals, and any such works be confirmed through an Individual Executive Decision Notice.

3. That it be noted that the resources available for implementing the 2017-18 schools capital maintenance programme are provisionally £2 million (This figure would be adjusted once grant confirmed) against a condition backlog of £4.5 million for priority 1 items.

4. That it be noted that the resources available for basic need have been fully committed and future resources, may be required to support the provision of additional pupil places given a continued increase in demand.