RESOLVED that Cabinet: -
(a) approves removal of the £.977m from the 2021/22 capex budget initially provisioned to erect a new building to provide 300 temporary places to accommodate bulge classes at Avonbourne Schools; and
(b) approves expenditure of up to £500k to facilitate the provision of bulge classes at the Avonbourne Schools for 150 temporary places.
Voting: Unanimous
Portfolio Holder: Council Priorities and Delivery
Reason
To ensure the council can meet its statutory obligation to provide sufficient school places for school age children resident in the borough.