To authorise the expenditure of approximately £400k (final cost estimate awaited, will be included within the content of the scheme specific DCR) to facilitate a combined project of a classroom extension and roofing works to Brudenell Primary. These two tasks are required to fulfil the aims of the Learning Places Programme, necessary to ensure sufficient pupil places, and the Planned Maintenance Programme respectively. The increase in pupil numbers is to be effective from September 2016. The budget estimate quoted includes all necessary decant required to facilitate a late August 2015 occupation. Brudenell Primary School has been identified as the epicentre of projected pupil place demand within Headingley ward.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure > £250,000;
Decision status:
Wards affected: Headingley;
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
Brudenell Primary Management Team
Brudenell Primary Governors