Issue - meetings

Approval requested for inclusion in the 2013-2014 education capital programme of two capital schemes for extra pupil accommodation at two B&NES primary schools.

Councillor Dine Romero introduced the two items being proposed for capital funding.  She was delighted to be able to support the development of the two schools.  She moved the proposals.

Councillor David Bellotti seconded the proposal.

Councillor Paul Crossley warmly welcomed the fantastic news which was part of preparing for the growth in primary school numbers.  He congratulated Ashley Ayre, Strategic Director, People and Communities, and his team.

On a motion from Councillor Dine Romero, seconded by Councillor David Bellotti, it was

RESOLVED (unanimously)

(1) To NOTE that the projects put forward for approval are in line with Children’s Services capital programme priorities; and

(2) To APPROVE the proposed Capital allocations for inclusion in the Capital Programme 2013/14 for projects at the following schools:

(a) St Saviours Junior School, Bath - £1.85m for extra pupil places and replacement of poor condition temporary buildings;

(b) Moorlands Federated Schools - £70k for conversion of IT space to provide extra pupil places.