Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: October 16, 2025

Purpose: To seek approval to allocate £1,832,550 additional funding from the Children’s Services SEND High Needs Provision Capital Allocation, to Esteem Multi Academy Trust for refurbishment and Change of Use of the former Hunloke Adult Education Centre. This building be utilised for providing additional places for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).  

Content: RESOLVED to:   1)      Note all previously approved allocations within Appendix 1 to the report;   2)      Approve the further allocations as detailed in Appendix 2 to the report; and   3)      Approve the transfer of approved funds direct to Esteem Multi Academy Trust, by way of a Legal Agreement.