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.