Decision details

In response to pressure on learning places resulting from increasing demographics and housing, the Executive Board is asked to approve the emerging strategy and key principles required to ensure sufficient good quality learning places for children and young people in Leeds.

The Director of Children’s Services and the Director of City Development submitted a joint report providing an outline strategy for the recommended strategic approach towards planning for learning places. The report provided a summary of the national and local context and highlighted key risks and issues. In addition, the report also presented recommendations on a number of key principles for consideration when planning for learning places.

Members highlighted the importance for the Council to have constructive and positive relationships with the providers of Free Schools and Academies.

In addition, Members discussed the role of the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL), however the Board emphasised the need to ensure that the contribution provided by developers towards infrastructure development, whether this be education accommodation, affordable housing or highways provision, be maximised.   

RESOLVED –

(a)  That the proposals, as contained within the submitted report, be noted.

(b)  That the emerging strategy and key principles required to ensure sufficient, good quality learning places for children and young people in Leeds, be supported.

(c)   That the risks and issues, as detailed within the submitted report, be noted.

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