To authorise the expenditure of approximately £300k (final cost estimate awaited, will be included within the content of the scheme specific DCR) to facilitate an internal remodelling scheme to create new classroom space at Chapel Allerton Primary School. This is required to fulfil the aims of the Learning Places Programme, necessary to ensure sufficient pupil places. The increase in pupil numbers will be effective from September 2016. The budget estimate quoted includes all necessary construction works to facilitate this project, professional design fees, professional surveys and any necessary decant required to facilitate a late August 2016 occupation. Chapel Allerton Primary School has been identified as the epicentre of projected pupil place demand within the Chapel Allerton ward.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure > £250,000;
Decision status:
Wards affected: Chapel Allerton;
Notice of proposed decision first published: 18/03/2016
Decision due: 2 May 2016 by Director of Children's Services
Lead director: Director of Children's Services
Department: Children's Services
Contact: Nigel Wilson, Senior Contract Manager 07891 271056 Email: nigel.wilson@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.
Consultees
LCC Highways
LCC Planning Department
Chapel Allerton Primary Management Team
Chapel Allerton Primary Governors