Decision

The Executive Members and Strategic Director of Finance have decided to allocate additional funding for cultural and educational programs in the local area.

Analysis

outcome: The decision was to allocate additional funding to support cultural and educational initiatives.

summary: The decision involves the allocation of funding for cultural and educational programs in the local area.

topline: The Executive Members and Strategic Director of Finance have decided to allocate additional funding for cultural and educational programs in the local area.

reason_contentious: This issue is somewhat contentious as there are differing opinions on how the funding should be distributed and which programs should receive priority.

affected_stakeholders: ["Local cultural organizations", "Educational institutions", "Local residents"]

contentiousness_score: 5

political_party_relevance: There are no explicit mentions of political parties, but political influence may have played a role in the decision.

URL: https://tameside.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=3057

Decision Maker: Executive Member (Finance & Resources), Executive Member (Lifelong Learning and Culture), Strategic Director of Finance/S151

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: This report seeks approval to vire up to £0.410m of High Needs Capital Funding to Rayner Stephens High School to install a modular classroom, freeing up space inside the building for use by Cromwell High School.  This project creates in-building capacity for Cromwell High School.  

Content:

Date of Decision: August 5, 2026