Issue - decisions

That the expenditure of £400,000 from the Basic Need Capital Programme for the development of extra in-Borough provision at Crofton Infant School be approved, subject to legal agreements being in place with regard to work undertaken in schools with academy status and relevant Chief Officer agreement to award of contract following tender in line with financial regulations.

That expenditure of £30,000 for first phase works at Darrick Wood Secondary School to take place during Summer 2012 be approved, subject to legal agreements being framed to guarantee optimal protection for the Authority’s exposure to any maximisation of place usage for the benefit of students towards which the Local Authority has a responsibility in schools with academy status.

That the necessary expenditure for Officers to proceed with feasibility works for the second phase of the project at Darrick Wood Secondary School be approved, subject to legal agreements being framed to guarantee optimal protection for the Authority’s exposure to any maximisation of place usage for the benefit of students towards which the Local Authority has a responsibility in schools with academy status.

That, where appropriate, the relevant Chief Officer be authorised to submit planning applications at the appropriate time in respect of the schemes at Crofton Infant and Darrick Wood Secondary School.