Decision details

That the updated list of schemes within the Basic Need Capital Programme be approved.

That the Council’s Executive be recommended to release Section 106 funds for the projects set out in Appendix 2 to Report ED14028.

That the procurement and award of contract of schemes within the Basic Need Programme through traditional procurement, the Lewisham Modular Buildings Framework or through devolution of Basic Need Capital Grant to schools be agreed.

That the Executive Director: Education, Care and Health Services be authorised to submit planning applications at the appropriate time in respect of the list of schemes set out in Report ED14028 where required.

The Basic Need Programme is funded by the Department for Education through the Basic Need Capital Grant, and supports the provision of sufficient school places through improvements to and expansion of Bromley schools.

The updated list of schemes within the Basic Need Programme had been developed to meet the estimated increase in the number of reception age pupils in the Borough from September 2014 onwards.  ‘Bulge years’ and permanent expansions are planned at a number of existing local schools to provide the required pupil places, which will be delivered through a combination of modular build and internal refurbishment.