Decision details

The Cabinet Member (Finance and Resource) and the Cabinet Member (Children and Families) submitted a report presenting, in financial terms, the details of a project at Whitefield Primary School.

The project is contained within the Council’s agreed Capital Programme for 2017/18 and 2018/19 and the proposed funding arrangements are set out in the report submitted.

Delegated decisions:

1.   That approval be given to the financial details set out in the report submitted.

2.   That delegated authority be given to the Executive Director for Children and Young People and Culture, in consultation with the Cabinet Member (Children and Young People), to approve the tender report prior to the release of the contract.

Reason for the decision:

This decision will address an increase in demand for pupil places.

Other option considered and rejected:

To reject the recommendation.