The Director of Children’s Services is requested to authorise the expenditure of approximately £385k (final cost estimate awaited, will be included within the content of the scheme specific DCR) to facilitate the installation of temporary accommodation at Highfield Primary School required for the temporary form entry intake increase from September 2015. This includes the purchase of a modular classroom unit, installation costs, necessary ground works and setting up fees in anticipation of occupation late August 2015. Highfield Primary School has been identified as the epicentre of project pupil place demand within the Alwoodley ward.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure > £250,000;
Decision status:
Wards affected: Alwoodley;
Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/06/2014
Decision due: Not before 1st Jun 2015 by Director of Children's Services
Lead director: Director of Children's Services
Department: Children's Services
Contact: Christopher Gosling, Estate Management - Development Officer 0113 3951403 Email: christopher.gosling@leeds.gov.uk.
Consultation process
Consultation has been on-going with the school management team, LCC Highways & LCC Planning Department. Ward member briefings are being issued periodically at key points in the project programme. Public consultation to be offered prior to planning submission.
Consultees
LCC Highways
LCC Planning Department
Highfield Primary management team
Highfield Primary governors