Issue - decisions

(i)         that the current and future school place demand and projected shortfall of primary school places for 2014-15, as described in paragraphs 3.1-3.25 be noted;

(ii)        that approval be given to the approach and criteria for the provision of temporary school places outlined in this report, as described in paragraphs 3.26-3.33;

(iii)       that approval be given to the potential programme of projects to provide temporary school places to meet projected demand for September 2014 including capital allocation (as described in paragraphs 3.34-3.43 and appendix 4) and note that officers will further define the programme (in consultation with the Lead Members for Regeneration and Growth and Children & Families) without returning to the Executive except where required by the Constitution;

(iv)       that the use of delegated authority to use council building/s identified in the temporary school expansion programme be noted;

(v)        that approval be given to the grant of an exemption from the requirements of Contract Standing Orders for the Executive to approve the pre-tender considerations for a High Value procurement before a procurement starts, to allow officers to place an advert and invite expressions of interest before the Executive approves the pre-tender considerations at its meeting in March;

(vi)       that it be noted that a revised strategy for the permanent primary school expansion programme will be presented to the March 2014 Executive meeting.