Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: December 9, 2025

Purpose: The Cabinet is asked to agree the terms outlined in the proposed School Investment Plan and the associated investment detailed in the Education Asset Management Plan.

Content: The Cabinet has considered a report detailing a proposed School Investment Plan and Education Asset Management Plan, and has:-   (1) Agreed the terms outlined in the School Investment Plan and approve the programme of works set out in the Education Asset Management Plan (Appendix 1) for inclusion in the 2026/27 financial year.   (2) Delegated authority to the Assistant Director of Estates and Asset Management, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for finance and resources, and a majority of members of the LA’s Capital Board to procure the works and services and subsequently determine the outcome of any contract award process for any project specified in the asset management plan.   (3) Delegated authority to the Director of Education, Work and Skills and Assistant Director of Estate and Asset Management, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources, and a majority of members of the LA’s Capital Board, to recycle any unspent School Condition Allocation (SCA ) funding back into the Capital Programme, which in turn can address any unforeseen issues and / or required schemes that not listed within the 2026/27 asset management plan due to funding constraints.   (4) Delegated authority to the Director of Education, Work, and Skills in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Children, Families and Education, to determine, allocate, and deploy capital funding to projects, schools, or trusts to create additional mainstream, resource base, special school places.   (5) Delegated authority to the Director for Education, Work, and Skills and the Assistant Director of Governance in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Children, Families and Education, to finalise terms and enter into funding agreements as necessary with schools and trusts that are linked to the investment and creation of new school places.

Alternative options considered: None.