URL: https://moderngov.wrexham.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1844&LLL=0

Decision Maker: Executive Board

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: To provide the Executive Board with an update on establishing a new specialist provision for pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) in Hampden Way, Plas Madoc, Wrexham, LL14 3US

Content: To provide the Executive Board with an update on establishing a new specialist provision for pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) in Hampden Way, Plas Madoc, Wrexham, LL14 3US RESOLVED -   (i)       That the updates in relation to the proposal to establish a new provision for pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) in Hampden Way, Plas Madoc, LL14 3US with effect from September 2026 be noted.   (ii)      That Executive Board Members recognise the appropriation of the car park area at the former Opportunities Centre, Hampden Way, Plas Madoc, LL14 3US from the Economy & Planning Department to the Education Department on terms and conditions to be negotiated by the Chief Officer Housing and Chief Officer Economy & Planning, in consultation with the Lead Member for Assets and the Lead Member for Economy, Business and Tourism.   (iii)     That the Chief Officer Governance & Customer formally document the appropriation of the car park area (marked as ‘Communal Area’ in green on Plan No.8/176/5 at Appendix 1 to report COEEI/11/26).   Reasons for decisions   (i)       To facilitate the creation of a new provision for pupils with additional learning needs and ensure there are appropriate and sufficient places within the County Borough for pupils with additional learning needs.   (ii)      To assist the Council in its duty to ensure that the children and young people of Wrexham are being afforded the education and learning opportunities they deserve, which includes providing suitable learning environments and monitoring the demand for school places.   (iii)     To improve the suitability and viability of the school estate.   (iv)     To develop sustainable learning environments.    

Date of Decision: May 12, 2026