The Director of Children’s Services submitted a report regarding the proposed Basic Need expansion at Allerton Bywater Primary School which would enable the admission limit of the school to increase from 30 to 60 pupils. In addition, the report sought authority to incur capital expenditure of £2,035,338 in order to undertake the works required to provide 6 additional teaching spaces, cloakrooms space, toilet facilities and additional parking provision at the school.
The Board noted that an issue had recently arisen with regard to a redundant mine shaft on the land potentially identified for off-site car parking, however, Members were assured that this matter would not impact upon the proposals as set out within the submitted report.
RESOLVED -
(a) That expenditure of £2,035,338 from Capital Scheme number 16585/ALB/000 be authorised in order to enable the construction of additional accommodation at Allerton Bywater Primary School.
(b) That the programme dates, as identified within section 4.4 of the submitted report, regarding the implementation of this decision be noted, with it also being noted that the final delivery date for total completion of this scheme is August 2014.
(c) That it be noted that the Director of Children’s Services is responsible for the implementation of such matters.