Re-development and expansion of Benton Park School.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Financial Impact>£500K;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: Guiseley and Rawdon;
Notice of proposed decision first published: 19/12/2019
Decision due: 22 Apr 2020 by Executive Board
Lead director: Director of Children and Families
Department: Children and Families
Contact: Christopher Gosling, Estate Management - Development Officer 0113 37 87198 Email: christopher.gosling@leeds.gov.uk.
Consultation process
The formal proposal to expand the school was subject to a separate statutory consultation process. The required construction project arising from this has been subject to separate and ongoing consultation. Ward member briefings have taken place periodically at key junctures.
Consultees
The proposal to expand Benton Park School has been subject to the following consultees; Executive Member for Learning, Skills and Employment, Guiseley & Rawdon Ward Members, Leeds City Council Planning Department (including landscape & urban design), Leeds City Council Highways Department, Leeds City Council Asset Management Department, Staff at the existing school, local residents, parents and carers in the affected wards. Consultation is ongoing through development of the project.
Portfolio Holder: The Executive Member for Learning, Skills and Employment