Decision details

The Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance and Transformation presented the summary report for the Corporate Plan. This described the progress made in the third quarter of the financial year (October – December 2025). In response to Members’ questions, it was noted that ground investigations had been carried out on the alternative site for the Pupil Referral Unit (PRU), the results of which were expected by the end of March 2026. With regards to Unit 4, a delivery date of 1 October 2026 was anticipated. Mapping existing processes had proved more complex than initial estimates, but a slower methodical pace was required to get things right as this was integral to securing the a position of financial security.  

Decision:

Cabinet noted the Quarter Three position on progress against the Corporate Plan 2025-26.

Reasons for the decision:

To enable transparency and robust monitoring of performance and delivery of the Corporate Plan.

Alternative options considered and rejected:

N/A