DECISION

1. To note the contents of this report and agree that the programme outlined in the report to develop proposals to meet the need for additional capacity should continue (noting that any proposals sought to be progressed will require further approvals and decisions before implementation);

2.    Note the progress in identifying other development sites which will become available and  agree that work to develop the implementation of these proposals should continue (noting that any proposals sought to be progressed will require further approvals and decisions before implementation).

Action by:

CORPORATE DIRECTOR, EDUCATION, SOCIAL CARE AND WELLBEING (R. McCULLOCH-GRAHAM)

(Head of Building Development (P. Watson)

Anne Canning, Service Head, Learning and Achievement, introduced the report. She highlighted the significant increase in demand and how the Council were looking to expand the existing estate where appropriate to meet this demand as far as possible. She highlighted one amendment to the report that in Paragraph 3.10 it should be amended to read that the Former Bow School site would contain a 2FE (two form entry) primary school.

Following discussion the Mayor welcomed the report and highlighted its importance to the Administration. He also noted how vital it was to work with developers to secure opportunities for schools whenever they occurred. He agreed the recommendations as set out in the report.

RESOLVED

1. To note the contents of this report and agree that the programme outlined in the report to develop proposals to meet the need for additional capacity should continue (noting that any proposals sought to be progressed will require further approvals and decisions before implementation);

2.    Note the progress in identifying other development sites which will become available and  agree that work to develop the implementation of these proposals should continue (noting that any proposals sought to be progressed will require further approvals and decisions before implementation).