URL: https://sandwell.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1094

Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content: Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Meetings and Access to Information) (England) Regulations 2012 - approval has been given by the Scrutiny Chair to waive the call-in period for scrutiny, to enable the decision to be implemented immediately. 17/06/2025.   Resolved:-   (1)that approval is given to the Schools Capital Programme 2025/26 investment proposal and authorise the allocation of £1.77m School Condition grant funding to support the cyclical maintenance of local authority-maintained, subject to a satisfactory financial appraisal being approved by Strategic Finance for the programme and individual component schemes;   (2)that delegated authority is given to the Executive Director - Place in consultation with the Director of Children and Education to procure and accept the most economically advantageous tenders for projects detailed within this report subject to the costs of those works being able to be met from the proposed funding allocation and with provision of an appropriate contingency allowance for each scheme;   (3)that delegated authority is given to the Director of Children and Education to monitor progress and make any necessary in-year alterations to the Schools Capital Programme 2025/26 in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Children and Families, including the preparation of a reserve list of cyclical maintenance works to be progressed if one or more approved schemes are incapable of delivery during the 2025/26 financial year.   (4)that delegated authority is given to the Assistant Director of Legal and Assurance and Monitoring Officer to execute, seal and complete all necessary documents to give effect to the above recommendations.  

Date of Decision: June 25, 2025