Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: December 3, 2024

Purpose: Cabinet is recommended to:   (1)  Approve that financial resources are allocated to the Schools Capital Programme; and   (2)  Delegate authority to finalise the programme, begin procurement and award contracts to the Corporate Director - Property and Delivery in consultation with the Portfolio Lead Member and senior officers.  

Content: Cabinet: (1)            approved the allocation of the available resources of £52.65m to the Schools Capital Programme to financial year end 2027/28, as outlined in Appendix 1 of the report, and for this funding to be made available to deliver the projects identified in Appendix 2 and Appendix 3 of the report; (2)            noted the total resource of £31.50m currently committed against projects previously approved by Cabinet and by delegated authority, as detailed in Appendix 2. (3)            delegated authority to finalise this programme, within identified financial resources, to the Strategic Director of Children Services,in consultation with the Portfolio Lead Member for Children and Young People and the Strategic Director of Resources; (4)            delegated authority to the Corporate Director – Property and Delivery, in consultation with the Portfolio Lead Member for Children and Young People and Strategic Director of Resources: §   to proceed with the procurement of projects and maintenance and improvement works included in the programme, subject to Strategic Commissioning Board Approval; and §   to award contracts provided they are within the resources available in the Schools Capital Programme to meet such commitments.