Decision details

RESOLVED that Cabinet:

(a)          Approves the adoption of the Children’s Services Capital Strategy 2020/21 to 2022/23 as contained within this report;

(b)          Notes the funding constraints within which the Strategy is drafted, as outlined in Appendix A;

(c)          Approves the inclusion of programme of activity / works as set out at Appendix B within the Capital Investment Programme; and

(d)          Approves the use of school condition grant for children’s centres to maintain urgent health and safety issues as identified.

Voting: Unanimous

Portfolio Holder: Children and Families

Reason

To agree the priorities for the investment of ring-fenced government capital grant received in support of Children’s Services for 2020/21 and beyond. This will support the Council in complying with its statutory duties in relation to the

supply of school places, special educational needs/disabilities (SEND) and school condition.