Decision

The Cabinet has decided to approve additional funding for school improvement schemes in the Southam and Leamington Spa areas.

Analysis

outcome: The Cabinet approved the addition of funding for the specified school improvement schemes.

summary: The decision involves approving funding for various school improvement schemes in the Southam and Leamington Spa areas.

topline: The Cabinet has decided to approve additional funding for school improvement schemes in the Southam and Leamington Spa areas.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves the allocation of public funds for specific school projects, which could be a topic of debate among local stakeholders.

affected_stakeholders: ["Southam Primary School", "Southam College", "Bishops Itchington Primary School", "Briar Hill Infant School"]

contentiousness_score: 5

political_party_relevance: There is no mention of political parties or political influence on the decision.

URL: https://democracy.warwickshire.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1198

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: Additions of schemes at various educational settings around Warwickshire

Content: Resolved   That Cabinet   1)    Approves the addition of £1.754 million to the capital programme to deliver the scheme at Southam Primary School, funded by developer contributions;   2)    Approves the addition of £0.364 million to the capital programme to deliver the scheme at Southam College, funded by developer contributions;   3)    Approves the addition of £0.058 million to the capital programme to deliver the scheme at Bishops Itchington Primary School (Southam), funded by developer contributions;   4)    Approves the increase of 4 places within the SEND resourced provision at Briar Hill Infant School (Leamington Spa) and approves the addition of £0.034 million to the capital programme to deliver the scheme, funded from the High Needs Capital Allocation; and   5)    Authorises the Executive Director for Children and Young People, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Finance and Property, to carry out appropriate procurement processes (or where the scheme is school led to make the necessary funding arrangements) and to enter into all appropriate contracts and agreements for these schemes, on terms and conditions considered acceptable to the Executive Director for Resources.

Date of Decision: July 16, 2026