Issue - decisions

(i)         that approval be given to capital investment of £33m to bring forward the development of the London Road scheme, subject to further viability testing, local consultation and planning consent as detailed in paragraph 3.17 of the report from the Strategic Director of Resources;

(ii)        that the expenditure necessary to progress the project through to grant of planning permission, estimated to be in the region of £500,000 be noted;

(iii)       that it be noted that the land at Ark Elvin Academy, presently used as temporary parking, is surplus to requirements and approval be given to application to Secretary of State through a section 77 application, to secure agreement that the land is no longer required for educational purposes and can be used for residential.