Decision Maker: Service Director Partnership, Early Intervention and Localities

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: May 23, 2025

Purpose: Wadworth Primary School is a maintained community school. The school has raised ongoing concerns regarding the condition of the Quad infill, primarily due to health and safety risks. There have been and continue to be regular water ingress affecting the fabric of the building. Despite repeated patching over the years, the Quad infill has deteriorated to a point where it poses a significant health risk due to the presence of black mould. This has made the area unsafe for continued use. The only viable option is to take remedial action. Meetings with the school leadership have been held to explore solutions that maintain operational capacity while addressing the health and safety concerns.

Content: Following ongoing health and safety concerns raised by Wadworth Primary School, the Council has agreed to proceed with the removal of the Quad infill. This decision record authorises the necessary actions to implement the agreed solution, including reinstatement of the Quad, refurbishment of an internal storage area, and relocation of its contents to an on-site container. The project is estimated as £192,000 including a contingency. It will be completed in three stages:- 1. Installation of an external storage unit. 2. Refurbishment of Store Room 3. Removal of school roof and reinstatement of the Quad.