Decision details
Ubley CofE 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:
Pupil numbers at Ubley CofE Primary School have been increasing due to underlying population growth and some local housing development. An additional classroom is required to accommodate existing and projected future pupil numbers.
Decision:
The Cabinet Member agrees to approve a capital budget of £329,000 from the 2016-17 Basic Need Capital Programme to provide permanent additional accommodation at Ubley CofE Primary School.
Reasons for the decision:
To meet the Council’s legal responsibility for pupil place planning in its area
To aid parental preference as stated in the Council's School Organisation Plan and to facilitate sustainable methods of transport to school and keep home to school transport costs to a minimum.
Alternative options considered:
Transportation of pupils to schools outside of the village.
Publication date: 07/07/2016
Date of decision: 29/06/2016
Effective from: 15/07/2016
Accompanying Documents:
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