Decision details

St Keyna Primary School - Basic Need Expansion

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member - Children services

Decision status: Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

Approval to proceed with a capital project to carry out remodelling works and add accommodation at St Keyna Primary School.  The space is required to meet the need for additional school places in the Keynsham/Saltford area.

Decision:

The Cabinet Member agrees to approve a capital budget of £436,974 from the 2016/17 Basic Need Capital programme to provide additional accommodation and carry out minor remodelling works at St Keyna Primary School.

Reasons for the decision:

To meet the Council’s legal responsibility for pupil place planning in its area.

Alternative options considered:

Expansion at other schools in the local area.  Transportation of pupils to schools outside of the local area where places are available.

Publication date: 20/05/2016

Date of decision: 20/05/2016

Effective from: 28/05/2016

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