Decision details

Enhancement Of Alternative Provision At The Bridge And Greswell Street Sites

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

Further to the 2014 Cabinet agreement for a Bi-Borough alternative provision hub school on the Bridge and Greswell Centre site, this report asks Members to approve an LBHF-focused provision part-funded by LBHF.

Decision:

 

1.1            That the Council supports the enhancement of the curriculum offer to H&F students at the borough’s Alternative Provision Academy at the Finlay Street site run by The TBAP Multi Academy Trust (TBAP), through the redevelopment of the site

1.2            That the Council agrees to contribute £6 million from S106 contributions subject to confirmation that the balance of the funding is secured by TBAP.

1.3            Subject to the  approval of the Secretary of State, that the Council agrees to incorporate the Greswell St site in a 125 year academy lease to TBAP.

 

1.4            That the Cabinet agree to the appointment of LSI architects to develop the scheme to Royal Institute of British Architects Stage 7 (occupation) as outlined below and in accordance with the procurement process advice given in Part B.

 

1.5            That the Council delegates to the Cabinet Member for Children and Education the appointment of a construction contractor, subject to the proper procurement processes being followed, the scope being agreed and the costs being within budget.

 

Report author: Ian Turner

Publication date: 09/03/2016

Date of decision: 07/03/2016

Decided at meeting: 07/03/2016 - Cabinet

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