Decision

The Cabinet has decided to approve proposals for new school provision and expansion projects to meet the demand for school places.

Analysis

outcome: The outcome of the decision was approval by the Cabinet.

summary: The decision at stake is the approval of proposals for new school provision and expansion projects in response to demand for school places.

topline: The Cabinet has decided to approve proposals for new school provision and expansion projects to meet the demand for school places.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves allocation of funding and procurement routes for new specialist places and school improvements, which can impact various stakeholders.

affected_stakeholders: ["Cabinet", "Strategic Director, Children and Adults", "Cabinet Member for Educational Attainment and School Improvement", "Head of Legal"]

contentiousness_score: 6

political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.

URL: https://modgov.lbbd.gov.uk/internet/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=4290

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: The Cabinet will be provided with an update on demand for school places, new school provision / expansion projects and the latest funding issues and asked to approve appropriate proposals.

Content: The Cabinet will be provided with an update on demand for school places, new school provision / expansion projects and the latest funding issues and asked to approve appropriate proposals. Cabinet resolved to:   (i)  Note the actions being taken by officers to manage school places across the Borough and to meet the demand for specialist places;   (ii)  Approve the proposed projects, allocations of funding and procurement routes as set out in sections 8 and 9 of the report, to support the provision of new specialist places and school improvements; and   (iii)  Delegate authority to the Strategic Director, Children and Adults, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Educational Attainment and School Improvement and the Head of Legal, to conduct the procurements and award the respective project contracts.

Date of Decision: July 23, 2024