Decision details

To approve the strategy for expanding primary provision which is necessary to accommodate rising pupil numbers.

(i)         that approval be given to the allocation of Basic Need Safety Valve funds across the schemes set out in the table in paragraph 3.3.8.3 of the report from the Director of Children and Families for the primary expansion schemes presented;

(ii)        that approval be given to the allocation of funds under the council’s main capital programme across the schemes set out in the table in paragraph 3.3.8.8 of the Director’s report for the primary expansion schemes presented;

(iii)       that it be noted that the council would commence initial procurement activity for consultants to advise on these projects in accordance with the council’s procurement procedures;

(iv)       that it be noted that a further report will be presented at the Executive’s September meeting with further costing and recommending which projects should be taken forward.